Fatal Suzuki Swift and Volvo Model Missing crash on the M40 in Stratford-upon-Avon - 30 Aug 2003

Accident reference 2003230391402

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 30 August 2003 at 03:44 a fatal collision occurred near M40, Stratford-upon-Avon involving 2 vehicles (suzuki swift, volvo model missing) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.336666, -1.780256

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003230391402
Police Reference 230391402
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Warwickshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M40
Second Road M40
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 293
Highway Authority E10000031
LSOA Code E01031244

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI SWIFT
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 12130cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 56
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.