Serious Leyland Daf Ftg 85 and Ldv 400 Series crash on the M1 in Northampton North West - 2 May 2000

Accident reference 200034TM00226

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 2 May 2000 at 18:15 a serious collision occurred near M1, Northampton North West involving 2 vehicles (leyland daf ftg 85, ldv 400 series) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.307995, -1.123296

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200034TM00226
Police Reference 34TM00226
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northamptonshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M1
Second Road M1
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 381
Highway Authority E10000021
LSOA Code E01027016

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
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 (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FTG 85
Vehicle Age 2 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats)
Make/Model LDV 400 SERIES
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant
Age 57
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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Data Source

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