Serious Yamaha Yzf R1 and Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes E Class crash on the A6 - 10 May 2005
Accident reference 200540B012480
Accident summary
On Tuesday 10 May 2005 at 19:14 a serious collision occurred near A6 involving 3 vehicles (yamaha yzf r1, land rover discovery, mercedes e class) and 1 casualty (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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200540B012480 |
| Police Reference | 40B012480 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A6 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 420 |
| Highway Authority | E10000001 |
| LSOA Code | E01017545 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Make/Model | YAMAHA YZF R1 |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | LAND ROVER DISCOVERY |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2495cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES E CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2151cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
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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.