Fatal Nissan Bluebird and Mercedes 300 crash on the B4077 - 25 Mar 1997

Accident reference 1997530AI0330

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 25 March 1997 at 09:36 a fatal collision occurred near B4077 involving 2 vehicles (nissan bluebird, mercedes 300) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Move Insights

Thinking of moving to this area?

Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.

Flood risk assessment
Planning history
EPC ratings & more

Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997530AI0330
Police Reference 530AI0330
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Gloucestershire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B4077
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 625
Highway Authority E10000013

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN BLUEBIRD
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1973cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 300
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 2998cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 36
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

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