Volvo Model Missing and Renault Espace and Kawasaki Z550 crash on the A368 in North Somerset - 19 Sep 1997

Accident reference 1997520081035

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 19 September 1997 at 13:30 a slight collision occurred near A368, North Somerset involving 3 vehicles (volvo model missing, renault espace, kawasaki z550) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997520081035
Police Reference 520081035
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A368
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 605
Highway Authority E06000024

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 9600cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT ESPACE
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model KAWASAKI Z550
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 553cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

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Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.