Mercedes S Class and Ford Granada crash on the M3 in Bagshot - 9 Oct 1997

Accident reference 199745NM00126

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 9 October 1997 at 23:36 a slight collision occurred near M3, Bagshot involving 3 vehicles (mercedes s class, ford granada) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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 199745NM00126
Police Reference 45NM00126
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Surrey

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M3
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 515
Highway Authority E10000030

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Previous accident

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES S CLASS
Engine Capacity 3199cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD GRANADA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 2394cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Walking along in carriageway, facing traffic

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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.