From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Witness statement and details concerning a road accident.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\1\ scan0166 | |
| Date | 6th December 1933 | |
| Accident to 16 GTO 6.12.33 ① Rolls Royce 25 HP ② 16 GTO CH.9458. ③ December 6th. 1933. 1.P.M. ④ December 6th 1933 HR Clark ⑤ Chellaston Road, Shelton Lock. ⑥ I was proceeding in the direction of Chellaston on the above car; I was taking a left hand bend at about 25 to 30 M.P.H. (The weather was foggy). When in the middle of the bend, a small car appeared, coming from the direction of Chellaston at approx: 30 MPH, the driver appeared to be making for the radiator of my car; in order to avoid a head on Collision I was compelled to & run onto the pavement and stop. Before stopping however, the Rear off side wheel and wing of my car, hit the off side of his car, doing considerable damage to the other car; but little to 16 GTO. Upon questioning the driver as to why he was on his wrong side, and making straight for my car, he replied that he was unable to see, owing to the fog. His lamps were not illuminated. Mine were. ⑦ Yes. ⑧ Actually stopped on pavement. (Near Side) ⑨ 25 MPH to 30 MPH. ⑩ Not sounded Not necessary. ⑪ In Daylight; but foggy. side lamps <del>not</del> illuminated ⑫ William Thrupp. ⑬ Chellmars. Sinfin Lane Chellaston Derby. | ||