Accident 200820Z039601
Accident summary
On Friday 12 December 2008 at 05:42 a serious collision occurred near Motorway 6, Sandwell involving 6 vehicles and 6 casualties (4 slight, 2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200820Z039601 |
| Police Reference | 20Z039601 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 6 |
| Casualties | 6 |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 6 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 305 |
| Highway Authority | E08000028 |
| LSOA Code | E01009975 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (6)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | HYUNDAI COUPE |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1975cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN CADDY |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 6370cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (6)
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant |
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 6 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.