Optare Excel crash on the B6540 in Erewash - 11 Dec 2001
Accident reference 200130A000777
Accident summary
On Tuesday 11 December 2001 at 16:30 a slight collision occurred near B6540, Erewash involving 2 vehicles (optare excel, motorcycle 125cc and under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200130A000777 |
| Police Reference | 30A000777 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Derbyshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | B6540 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 324 |
| Highway Authority | E10000007 |
| LSOA Code | E01019676 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lighting unknown |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Make/Model | OPTARE EXCEL |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 6370cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle 125cc and under |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger |
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.