Mercedes Sprinter and Toyota Avensis crash on the A59 in Harrogate - 6 Oct 2008

Accident reference 2008120112651

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 6 October 2008 at 09:30 a slight collision occurred near A59, Harrogate involving 3 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, car, toyota avensis) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.010192, -1.394476

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2008120112651
Police Reference 120112651
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force North Yorkshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A59
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 182
Highway Authority E06000065
LSOA Code E01027704

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2151cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
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 Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model TOYOTA AVENSIS
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 42
Sex Female
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.