Serious London Taxis Int. Tx1 crash on the A315 in Kensington and Chelsea - 31 Oct 2002
Accident reference 200201BS00653
Accident summary
On Thursday 31 October 2002 at 08:00 a serious collision occurred near A315, Kensington and Chelsea involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle, london taxis int. tx1) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 30 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200201BS00653 |
| Police Reference | 01BS00653 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Metropolitan Police |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A315 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 12 |
| Highway Authority | E09000020 |
| LSOA Code | E01002826 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Pedal cycle |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | LONDON TAXIS INT. TX1 |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2664cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Cyclist |
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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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.