Accident 2003213400530

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 3 January 2003 at 17:40 a fatal collision occurred near A 38, Lichfield involving 3 vehicles (ford escort, yamaha dt 125 r, volkswagen passat) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.649843, -1.809287

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003213400530
Police Reference 213400530
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Staffordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 38
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 252
Highway Authority E10000028
LSOA Code E01029488

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 125cc and under
Make/Model YAMAHA DT 125 R
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger
Age 20
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.