Toyota Avensis and Mazda Rx8 crash on the M6 - 30 Jul 2007

Accident reference 2007070251853

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 30 July 2007 at 16:30 a slight collision occurred near M6 involving 3 vehicles (toyota avensis, mazda rx8, goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.273825, -2.398404

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2007070251853
Police Reference 070251853
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M6
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 126
Highway Authority E10000004
LSOA Code E01018654

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model TOYOTA AVENSIS
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MAZDA RX8
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2616cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 28
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.