Accident 200243W497022

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 19 February 2002 at 00:08 a serious collision occurred near Motorway 4, West Berkshire involving 2 vehicles (goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, volvo model missing) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. 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: 51.460489, -1.174897

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200243W497022
Police Reference 43W497022
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Thames Valley
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 4
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 471
Highway Authority E06000037
LSOA Code E01016285

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 12 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.