Volvo 940 and Nissan Micra and Suzuki Vitara crash on the A38 - 19 May 1997

Accident reference 1997530BI0833

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 19 May 1997 at 16:35 a slight collision occurred near A38 involving 3 vehicles (volvo 940, nissan micra, suzuki vitara) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 50 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997530BI0833
Police Reference 530BI0833
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Gloucestershire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A38
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 625
Highway Authority E10000013

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 940
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1986cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN MICRA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI VITARA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1590cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 54
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.