Latitude: 52.4485 / 52°26'54"N
Longitude: -2.1412 / 2°8'28"W
OS Eastings: 390500
OS Northings: 283400
OS Grid: SO905834
Mapcode National: GBR 1C4.KGR
Mapcode Global: VH91H.TQWC
Accident ID
19972097J1330
Date
Friday 8 August 1997
Time
12:45
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Dudley
Local Authority (Highways)
Dudley Borough Council
Police Force
West Midlands
Road Class
A
Road Number
491
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Urban
Pedestrian Crossing
Central refuge
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 3908cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
2 |
6 |
Petrol, 1389cc |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Front |
Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
|
3 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Waiting to go - held up |
Back |
|
4 |
8 |
Petrol, 1397cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Slight |