Ford Sierra and Ford Transit crash on the A35 - 14 Sep 1997

Accident reference 19975597B4552

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 14 September 1997 at 18:00 a slight collision occurred near A35 involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra, ford transit) and 1 casualty (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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19975597B4552
Police Reference 5597B4552
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A35
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 640
Highway Authority E06000028

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

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 FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 54
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

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