Serious Volkswagen Transporter and Mercedes 400 and Peugeot 806 crash on the A66 in Allerdale - 5 Aug 2004
Accident reference 2004030002484
Accident summary
On Thursday 5 August 2004 at 10:00 a serious collision occurred near A66, Allerdale involving 4 vehicles (volkswagen transporter, mercedes 400, peugeot 806) and 10 casualties (4 serious, 6 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. 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 | 2004030002484 |
| Police Reference | 030002484 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 10 |
| Police Force | Cumbria |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A66 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 60 |
| Highway Authority | E10000006 |
| LSOA Code | E01019106 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2370cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES 400 |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2874cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 806 |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (10)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 1 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 7
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 8
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 4 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 9
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 12 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 10
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 78 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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