Fatal Mazda Model Missing and Ford Focus crash on the M5 in Dursley - 31 Jul 2001
Accident reference 2001530AI2405
Accident summary
On Tuesday 31 July 2001 at 11:55 a fatal collision occurred near M5, Dursley involving 3 vehicles (mazda model missing, ford focus) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) 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
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2001530AI2405 |
| Police Reference | 530AI2405 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Gloucestershire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M5 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 624 |
| Highway Authority | E10000013 |
| LSOA Code | E01022380 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MAZDA Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to left |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| 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.