Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Astra and Bedford Model Missing crash on the A35 - 24 Sep 1997

Accident reference 19975597P4707

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 24 September 1997 at 15:30 a slight collision occurred near A35 involving 3 vehicles (ford sierra, vauxhall astra, bedford model missing) 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19975597P4707
Police Reference 5597P4707
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A35
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 643
Highway Authority E06000029

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 2304cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1196cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 66
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BEDFORD Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 66
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.