Isuzu Trooper and Leyland Daf Fad 85 and Man Model Missing crash on the M62 in Wakefield - 4 Jan 2002

Accident reference 2002130014602

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 4 January 2002 at 10:40 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 62, Wakefield involving 5 vehicles and 2 casualties (2 slight) 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
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.696075, -1.269195

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2002130014602
Police Reference 130014602
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 2
Police Force West Yorkshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 62
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 206
Highway Authority E08000036
LSOA Code E01011803

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ISUZU TROOPER
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2999cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FAD 85
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAN Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 11967cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 71
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Female
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 31
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 71
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.