Kymco Zing and Leyland Daf Fa 55 crash on the A356 - 12 Feb 2003

Accident reference 2003553W00804

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 12 February 2003 at 08:45 a slight collision occurred near A356 involving 2 vehicles (kymco zing, leyland daf fa 55) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.772234, -2.563836

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003553W00804
Police Reference 553W00804
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A356
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 645
Highway Authority E10000009
LSOA Code E01020534

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 125cc and under
Make/Model KYMCO ZING
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 125cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FA 55
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 5880cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 48
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

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