Accident 1997530AI1105

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 29 August 1997 at 23:40 a fatal collision occurred near A 417, Cotswolds involving 2 vehicles (peugeot boxer, ford transit) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

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 1997530AI1105
Police Reference 530AI1105
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Gloucestershire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 417
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 621
Highway Authority E10000013

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model PEUGEOT BOXER
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2446cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 46
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 51
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.