Accident 20084100T3115
Accident summary
On Friday 8 August 2008 at 15:55 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 25, St Albans involving 4 vehicles and 5 casualties (5 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: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 20084100T3115 |
| Police Reference | 4100T3115 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Hertfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 25 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 434 |
| Highway Authority | E10000015 |
| LSOA Code | E01023732 |
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 (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1596cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SEAT LEON |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 4 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 8 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| 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.