Serious Renault Laguna and Scania Model Missing and Ford Puma crash on the M4 in Wiltshire - 12 May 2004

Accident reference 200454MA04504

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 12 May 2004 at 17:55 a serious collision occurred near M4, Wiltshire involving 3 vehicles (renault laguna, scania model missing, ford puma) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.517777, -2.058625

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200454MA04504
Police Reference 54MA04504
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Wiltshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M4
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 631
Highway Authority E06000054
LSOA Code E01031891

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT LAGUNA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1783cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 8970cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD PUMA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1700cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Female
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 58
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 41
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.