Fatal Suzuki Dr Z400 and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the A1001 in Hatfield - 18 Oct 2008

Accident reference 20084100B0679

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 18 October 2008 at 12:07 a fatal collision occurred near A1001, Hatfield involving 2 vehicles (suzuki dr z400, mercedes model missing) and 1 casualty (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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.745531, -0.224547

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 20084100B0679
Police Reference 4100B0679
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hertfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A1001
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 438
Highway Authority E10000015
LSOA Code E01023933

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc
Make/Model SUZUKI DR Z400
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 398cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 11967cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc rider or passenger
Age 32
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.