Fatal Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A149 in King's Lynn - 26 Jul 2005
Accident reference 2005360030460
Accident summary
On Tuesday 26 July 2005 at 23:05 a fatal collision occurred near A149, King's Lynn involving 3 vehicles (car, mercedes sprinter) and 4 casualties (2 fatal, 2 slight) 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: 50 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2005360030460 |
| Police Reference | 360030460 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Norfolk |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A149 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 407 |
| Highway Authority | E10000020 |
| LSOA Code | E01026676 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Other vehicle |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2689cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 56 |
| 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.