Serious Yamaha Xj 600 S Diversion crash on the A6 - 24 Jul 1999

Accident reference 199940D213299

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 24 July 1999 at 08:50 a serious collision occurred near A6 involving 3 vehicles (yamaha xj 600 s diversion, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.016401, -0.422384

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199940D213299
Police Reference 40D213299
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Bedfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A6
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 422
Highway Authority E10000001
LSOA Code E01017445

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model YAMAHA XJ 600 S DIVERSION
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 45
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.