Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Polo crash on the A49 in Herefordshire - 27 Sep 1998

Accident reference 199822EH03458

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 27 September 1998 at 10:20 a slight collision occurred near A49, Herefordshire involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, volkswagen polo) 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 daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199822EH03458
Police Reference 22EH03458
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force West Mercia

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A49
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 285
Highway Authority E06000019

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1389cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 47
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.