Serious Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A142 in East Cambridgeshire - 1 Nov 2003
Accident reference 2003350577803
Accident summary
On Saturday 1 November 2003 at 00:30 a serious collision occurred near A142, East Cambridgeshire involving 1 vehicle (mercedes sprinter) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. 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 | 2003350577803 |
| Police Reference | 350577803 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Cambridgeshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A142 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 391 |
| Highway Authority | E10000003 |
| LSOA Code | E01018026 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Other animal on road |
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SeriousVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2151cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
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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.