Mercedes Sprinter and Renault Laguna crash on the A457 in Sandwell - 29 Oct 2005

Accident reference 200520K112302

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 29 October 2005 at 20:30 a slight collision occurred near A 457, Sandwell involving 2 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, renault laguna) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as unknown. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.510019, -2.028699

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200520K112302
Police Reference 20K112302
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Midlands
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 457
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 305
Highway Authority E08000028
LSOA Code E01010015

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Unknown
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2151cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Taxi/Private hire car
Make/Model RENAULT LAGUNA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Taxi/Private hire car occupant
Age 46
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.