Better Bt 125 and Citroen Xsara crash on the A1302 in Bury St Edmunds - 22 Oct 2008

Accident reference 200837B040913

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 22 October 2008 at 18:20 a slight collision occurred near A1302, Bury St Edmunds involving 2 vehicles (better bt 125, citroen xsara) 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 darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.240447, 0.711805

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200837B040913
Police Reference 37B040913
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Suffolk
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A1302
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 414
Highway Authority E10000029
LSOA Code E01030091

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 125cc and under
Make/Model BETTER BT 125
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 125cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model CITROEN XSARA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.