Latitude: 52.5492 / 52°32'57"N
Longitude: -1.9365 / 1°56'11"W
OS Eastings: 404400
OS Northings: 294600
OS Grid: SP044946
Mapcode National: GBR 2RH.61
Mapcode Global: VH9YP.D623
Accident ID
19972097K2106
Date
Thursday 20 November 1997
Time
12:55
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Sandwell
Local Authority (Highways)
Sandwell Borough Council
Police Force
West Midlands
Road Class
A
Road Number
34
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Urban
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Not known, |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Did not impact |
|
|||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Offside. Hit Lamp post. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |