Toyota Hilux crash on the M5 in North Somerset - 18 Jul 2008

Accident reference 2008520807922

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 18 July 2008 at 07:15 a slight collision occurred near M5, North Somerset involving 1 vehicle (toyota hilux) and 4 casualties (4 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

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.445918, -2.812833

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2008520807922
Police Reference 520807922
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 4
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M5
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 605
Highway Authority E06000024
LSOA Code E01014768

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model TOYOTA HILUX
Engine Capacity 2982cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 33
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 6
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 4
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.