Fatal Mercedes Model Missing and Mazda 323 crash on the A49 in Herefordshire - 6 Jan 2004

Accident reference 200422EC27104

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 6 January 2004 at 23:32 a fatal collision occurred near A 49, Herefordshire involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing, mazda 323) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

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

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.958131, -2.706803

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200422EC27104
Police Reference 22EC27104
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 49
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 285
Highway Authority E06000019
LSOA Code E01014060

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 11946cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAZDA 323
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1840cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 47
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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Data Source

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