Austin Metro and Ford Escort crash on the A39 - 22 Mar 2003

Accident reference 2003520409839

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 22 March 2003 at 12:45 a slight collision occurred near A39 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, ford escort) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.197633, -3.468838

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003520409839
Police Reference 520409839
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A39
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 609
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029324

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 72
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Female
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 14
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 12
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.