Latitude: 52.694 / 52°41'38"N
Longitude: -2.2297 / 2°13'47"W
OS Eastings: 384570
OS Northings: 310730
OS Grid: SJ845107
Mapcode National: GBR 184.13S
Mapcode Global: WHBFB.QKF1
Accident ID
1997217901056
Date
Sunday 12 January 1997
Time
22:45
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Staffordshire
Local Authority (Highways)
Staffordshire County Council
Police Force
Staffordshire
Road Class
A
Road Number
5
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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 |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1699cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
12 |
Petrol, 1600cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|
3 |
9 |
Petrol, 1297cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
|
4 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |