Volkswagen Polo and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A14 in Bury St Edmunds - 25 Dec 1996

Accident reference 199637B000345

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 25 December 1996 at 04:14 a slight collision occurred near A14, Bury St Edmunds involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, vauxhall cavalier) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199637B000345
Police Reference 37B000345
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Suffolk

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A14
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 414
Highway Authority E10000029

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Engine Capacity 1043cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.