Volvo Xc90 crash on the M6 in Birmingham - 5 Nov 2006

Accident reference 200620Z041601

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 5 November 2006 at 21:25 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 6, Birmingham involving 2 vehicles (goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, volvo xc90) and 1 casualty (1 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.506336, -1.853666

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200620Z041601
Police Reference 20Z041601
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Midlands
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road Motorway 6
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 300
Highway Authority E08000025
LSOA Code E01009202

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLVO XC90
Engine Capacity 2401cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 46
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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.