Serious Nissan Micra and Ford Escort and Peugeot 406 crash on the A438 in Herefordshire - 12 Dec 2003
Accident reference 200322EB26851
Accident summary
On Friday 12 December 2003 at 15:20 a serious collision occurred near A 438, Herefordshire involving 3 vehicles (nissan micra, ford escort, peugeot 406) and 5 casualties (4 slight, 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: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200322EB26851 |
| Police Reference | 22EB26851 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | West Mercia |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 438 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 285 |
| Highway Authority | E06000019 |
| LSOA Code | E01014022 |
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 (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | NISSAN MICRA |
| Engine Capacity | 988cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1299cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 406 |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
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.