Serious Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Mondeo crash on the A50 in Northampton North West - 5 Oct 2006

Accident reference 200634WD05183

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 5 October 2006 at 06:15 a serious collision occurred near A50, Northampton North West involving 2 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, ford mondeo) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.305153, -0.941043

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200634WD05183
Police Reference 34WD05183
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Northamptonshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A50
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 381
Highway Authority E10000021
LSOA Code E01026998

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 2151cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 47
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 50
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.