Latitude: 52.7285 / 52°43'42"N
Longitude: -1.4826 / 1°28'57"W
OS Eastings: 435040
OS Northings: 314660
OS Grid: SK350146
Mapcode National: GBR 6H5.XN7
Mapcode Global: WHDHS.6P85
Accident ID
1997339705954
Date
Monday 18 August 1997
Time
06:55
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
North West Leicestershire
Local Authority (Highways)
Leicestershire County Council
Police Force
Leicestershire
Road Class
A
Road Number
42
Road Type
Dual 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
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 |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 6871cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Back |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
|
2 |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5958cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Parked vehicle. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |