Crash on the A40 in Herefordshire - 27 Mar 2008

Accident reference 200822EA87226

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 27 March 2008 at 15:45 a slight collision occurred near A40, Herefordshire involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, car) 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: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.926485, -2.574111

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200822EA87226
Police Reference 22EA87226
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A40
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 285
Highway Authority E06000019
LSOA Code E01014061

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2977cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 53
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.