Ford Mondeo and Freight Rover Sherpa crash on the A30 in Wiltshire - 17 Dec 1997

Accident reference 199754AN07337

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 17 December 1997 at 06:40 a slight collision occurred near A 30, Wiltshire involving 2 vehicles (ford mondeo, freight rover sherpa) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing + high winds. Road surface conditions were snow. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199754AN07337
Police Reference 54AN07337
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Wiltshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 30
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 632
Highway Authority E06000054

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Snowing + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Snow
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 2000cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 49
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.