Accident 2008350081608
Accident summary
On Saturday 1 March 2008 at 08:47 a fatal collision occurred near A 142, East Cambridgeshire involving 2 vehicles (skoda octavia, volkswagen transporter) and 2 casualties (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: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2008350081608 |
| Police Reference | 350081608 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Cambridgeshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 142 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 391 |
| Highway Authority | E10000003 |
| LSOA Code | E01018039 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SKODA OCTAVIA |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1781cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 76 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 76 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 76 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
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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.