MG Metro and Rover 200 Series crash on the A6003 in Kettering - 3 Jan 1998

Accident reference 199834NC00002

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 3 January 1998 at 23:15 a slight collision occurred near A6003, A6900, Kettering involving 2 vehicles (mg metro, rover 200 series) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199834NC00002
Police Reference 34NC00002
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northamptonshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A6003
Second Road A6900
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 383
Highway Authority E10000021

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MG METRO
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 61
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.