Volkswagen Golf crash on the A597 in Allerdale - 24 Apr 2007

Accident reference 2007030001199

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 24 April 2007 at 12:04 a slight collision occurred near A597, Allerdale involving 2 vehicles (car, volkswagen golf) and 2 casualties (2 slight) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.625237, -3.564990

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2007030001199
Police Reference 030001199
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cumbria
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A597
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 60
Highway Authority E10000006
LSOA Code E01019111

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1400cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 70
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.