Serious Lotus Elan crash on the A1307 in South Cambridgeshire - 23 Oct 1998

Accident reference 1998350520698

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 23 October 1998 at 08:30 a serious collision occurred near A 1307, South Cambridgeshire involving 1 vehicle (lotus elan) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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 1998350520698
Police Reference 350520698
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Cambridgeshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 1307
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 395
Highway Authority E10000003

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LOTUS ELAN
Engine Capacity 1558cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

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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.