Latitude: 51.5485 / 51°32'54"N
Longitude: -1.8629 / 1°51'46"W
OS Eastings: 409600
OS Northings: 183300
OS Grid: SU096833
Mapcode National: GBR 3T0.XGP
Mapcode Global: VHB3K.NBHR
Approximate location: M4, Swindon SN4
Accident ID
199754MA01017
Date
Friday 7 November 1997
Time
10:10
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
North Wiltshire
Local Authority (Highways)
Wiltshire Council
Police Force
Wiltshire
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
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
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 |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 8268cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Back |
|
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded and overturned. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Entered ditch. |
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 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |