Serious Scania Model Missing crash on the A421 - 23 Sep 2003

Accident reference 2003400B02685

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 23 September 2003 at 02:15 a serious collision occurred near A421 involving 1 vehicle (scania model missing) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.105546, -0.486993

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003400B02685
Police Reference 400B02685
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Bedfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A421
Second Road A421
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 420
Highway Authority E10000001
LSOA Code E01017550

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Engine Capacity 11021cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.