Fatal Kawasaki Zx750 crash on the A456 in Birmingham - 30 Apr 1997
Accident reference 19972097F0955
Accident summary
On Wednesday 30 April 1997 at 21:18 a fatal collision occurred near A456, Birmingham involving 2 vehicles (kawasaki zx750) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 19972097F0955 |
| Police Reference | 2097F0955 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A456 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 300 |
| Highway Authority | E08000025 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | More than 4 arms (not roundabout) |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | KAWASAKI ZX750 |
| Engine Capacity | 749cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.