Rover 200 Series and Honda Cbx550F and Ford Mondeo crash on the A3049 - 14 Dec 1997

Accident reference 19975597P6324

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 14 December 1997 at 12:40 a slight collision occurred near A 3049 involving 3 vehicles (rover 200 series, honda cbx550f, ford mondeo) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19975597P6324
Police Reference 5597P6324
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 3049
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 643
Highway Authority E06000029

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 ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 66
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model HONDA CBX550F
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 572cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 42
Sex Male
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.