Accident 2005520011843
Accident summary
On Tuesday 18 January 2005 at 19:42 a serious collision occurred near Motorway 5 involving 8 vehicles and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. 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 | 2005520011843 |
| Police Reference | 520011843 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 8 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Avon & Somerset |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 5 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 608 |
| Highway Authority | E06000066 |
| LSOA Code | E01029269 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Previous accident |
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SlightVehicles (8)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 11946cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD MONDEO |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1988cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 13 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1392cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD MONDEO |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| 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 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SEAT IBIZA |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1391cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 306 |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1587cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD MONDEO |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 7 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 4 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 7 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 2 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 7 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| 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.