Accident 2005520023485

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 18 February 2005 at 19:05 a fatal collision occurred near B 3227 involving 2 vehicles (ford orion, volkswagen polo) and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.028491, -3.208647

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2005520023485
Police Reference 520023485
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B 3227
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 608
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029262

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 21 years
Engine Capacity 1300cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 81
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (3)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 81
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.