Ford Sierra and Leyland Daf Ft 85 crash on the A143 in Stowmarket - 11 Mar 1999
Accident reference 199937B005410
Accident summary
On Thursday 11 March 1999 at 05:46 a slight collision occurred near A143, Stowmarket involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra, leyland daf ft 85) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199937B005410 |
| Police Reference | 37B005410 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Suffolk |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A143 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 413 |
| Highway Authority | E10000029 |
| LSOA Code | E01030096 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD SIERRA |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1769cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND DAF FT 85 |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
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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.