Daf Trucks Fa 45Lf and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A6 - 14 Apr 2005
Accident reference 200540B010840
Accident summary
On Thursday 14 April 2005 at 03:46 a slight collision occurred near A6 involving 2 vehicles (daf trucks fa 45lf, vauxhall astra) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: One way street
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200540B010840 |
| Police Reference | 40B010840 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A6 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | One way street |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 420 |
| Highway Authority | E10000001 |
| LSOA Code | E01017473 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS FA 45LF |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 3900cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1686cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant |
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| 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.