Mercedes Model Missing and Vauxhall Omega and Citroen C5 crash on the A35 - 18 Aug 2003

Accident reference 2003553W04390

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 18 August 2003 at 09:44 a slight collision occurred near A35 involving 3 vehicles (mercedes model missing, vauxhall omega, citroen c5) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.740273, -2.838962

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003553W04390
Police Reference 553W04390
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A35
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 645
Highway Authority E10000009
LSOA Code E01020517

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 4250cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL OMEGA
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 2597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN C5
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 2179cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 54
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.