Fatal Peugeot Model Missing and Mercedes C Class and Iveco-Ford Model Missing crash on the A421 - 2 Mar 2007

Accident reference 2007400B00695

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 2 March 2007 at 12:53 a fatal collision occurred near A 421 involving 3 vehicles (peugeot model missing, mercedes c class, iveco-ford model missing) and 3 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious, 1 fatal) 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: 52.160435, -0.375190

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2007400B00695
Police Reference 400B00695
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Bedfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 421
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 420
Highway Authority E10000001
LSOA Code E01017495

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 Taxi/Private hire car
Make/Model PEUGEOT Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Unknown
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 2398cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Unknown
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model IVECO-FORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 5861cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other
Home Area Type Urban

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.