Mercedes 200 and Rover 200 Series crash on the A354 - 14 Dec 1997

Accident reference 19975597K6342

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 14 December 1997 at 17:00 a slight collision occurred near A 354 involving 2 vehicles (mercedes 200, rover 200 series) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19975597K6342
Police Reference 5597K6342
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 354
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 647
Highway Authority E10000009

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 200
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 200 SERIES
Engine Capacity 1396cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 48
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 82
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.