Serious Yamaha Model Missing and Kawasaki Zx1100 crash on the A31 - 4 May 1998

Accident reference 19985598E2148

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 4 May 1998 at 11:30 a serious collision occurred near A31 involving 3 vehicles (yamaha model missing, kawasaki zx1100) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19985598E2148
Police Reference 5598E2148
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A31
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 644
Highway Authority E10000009

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 YAMAHA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1002cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model KAWASAKI ZX1100
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1052cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 41
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.