Serious BMW M3 and Mercedes C Class crash on the A118 in Newham - 3 Aug 2004
Accident reference 200401KO00507
Accident summary
On Tuesday 3 August 2004 at 21:45 a serious collision occurred near A118, Newham involving 2 vehicles (bmw m3, mercedes c class) and 5 casualties (1 slight, 4 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Urban
Location
Move Insights
Thinking of moving to this area?
Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.
Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200401KO00507 |
| Police Reference | 01KO00507 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Metropolitan Police |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A118 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 17 |
| Highway Authority | E09000025 |
| LSOA Code | E01003578 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Nearby or similar collisions
Explore other recorded collisions from the same authority area to understand the wider pattern of incidents nearby.
Accident 200401KO00513
SlightAccident 200401TC00700
SlightAccident 200401KO00594
SlightAccident 200401KO00517
SlightAccident 200401KO00508
SlightAccident 200401KO00526
SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | BMW M3 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 3246cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking static vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES C CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2295cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 4 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 3 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Premium insight
Newham collision report
Includes this collision and wider Newham trends.
Secure Stripe checkout • Instant access
Need a PO or multiple seats? Email [email protected].
Quick Actions
Hotspots linked to this collision
Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.