Austin Metro crash on the B3144 - 29 Sep 1998

Accident reference 19985598W4956

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 29 September 1998 at 22:10 a slight collision occurred near B 3144 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle, austin metro) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 19985598W4956
Police Reference 5598W4956
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B 3144
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 645
Highway Authority E10000009

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.