Mercedes Model Missing and Rover 100 Series crash - 6 Oct 1999

Accident reference 1999559W04782

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 6 October 1999 at 09:30 a slight collision occurred involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing, rover 100 series) and 1 casualty (1 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

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.865407, -2.580733

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999559W04782
Police Reference 559W04782
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 645
Highway Authority E10000009
LSOA Code E01020550

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 2404cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 100 SERIES
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1120cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 69
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 69
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.