Serious Vauxhall Cavalier and Leyland Daf Ft 85Cf and Volvo Model Missing crash on the A14 in Northampton North West - 10 Dec 2001

Accident reference 200134TD00621

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 10 December 2001 at 09:30 a serious collision occurred near A14, Northampton North West involving 17 vehicles and 6 casualties (4 slight, 2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.403846, -0.938240

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200134TD00621
Police Reference 34TD00621
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 17
Casualties 6
Police Force Northamptonshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A14
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 381
Highway Authority E10000021
LSOA Code E01027005

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (17)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FT 85CF
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 12600cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model IVECO-FORD Model Missing
Engine Capacity 10308cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model PEUGEOT EXPERT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1868cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT Model Missing
Engine Capacity 2188cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model IVECO-FORD Model Missing
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 9

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 10

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 11

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 12

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 9600cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 13

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1119cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Female

Vehicle 14

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 15

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1391cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 16

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model TOYOTA HIACE
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2446cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male

Vehicle 17

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUDI A6
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (6)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

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 6

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 9

Additional Details

Casualty 6

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 9

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 53
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 10

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 21
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 13

Additional Details

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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.