Ldv 200 Series and Ford Escort and Subaru Legacy crash on the M6 in Birmingham - 17 Dec 2001
Accident reference 200120D978401
Accident summary
On Monday 17 December 2001 at 17:40 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 6, Birmingham involving 3 vehicles (ldv 200 series, ford escort, subaru legacy) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200120D978401 |
| Police Reference | 20D978401 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | Motorway 6 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 300 |
| Highway Authority | E08000025 |
| LSOA Code | E01009082 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | LDV 200 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1900cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SUBARU LEGACY |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1994cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
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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.