Fatal Mercedes Model Missing and Volkswagen Golf crash on the A5120 - 17 Jan 2006
Accident reference 200640D001680
Accident summary
On Tuesday 17 January 2006 at 12:18 a fatal collision occurred near A5120 involving 5 vehicles and 4 casualties (2 slight, 1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Other junction
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200640D001680 |
| Police Reference | 40D001680 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A5120 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 422 |
| Highway Authority | E10000001 |
| LSOA Code | E01017450 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Other junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (5)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 11967cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 68 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to turn right |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 68 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
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.