Rover 200 Series crash on the M6 - 21 Dec 1997
Accident reference 1997077M10734
Accident summary
On Sunday 21 December 1997 at 18:39 a slight collision occurred near M6 involving 2 vehicles (rover 200 series) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as unknown. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1997077M10734 |
| Police Reference | 077M10734 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M6 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 126 |
| Highway Authority | E10000004 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lighting unknown |
| Weather Conditions | Unknown |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 200 SERIES |
| Engine Capacity | 1400cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking on nearside |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 2 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
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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.