Fatal Honda Ballade crash on the M1 in Northampton North West - 17 Mar 2001

Accident reference 200134TM08127

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 17 March 2001 at 12:04 a fatal collision occurred near M1, Northampton North West involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), honda ballade) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. 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
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.392409, -1.172177

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200134TM08127
Police Reference 34TM08127
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
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 E01027030

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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 66
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model HONDA BALLADE
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1488cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 24
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.