Ford Sierra and Ford Mondeo and Saab 9000 crash on the A41 - 15 Jan 1997

Accident reference 19974100D0022

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 15 January 1997 at 06:55 a slight collision occurred near A41 involving 4 vehicles and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. 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 19974100D0022
Police Reference 4100D0022
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 3
Police Force Hertfordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A41
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 431
Highway Authority E10000015

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SAAB 9000
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2290cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 58
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.