Fatal crash on the A643 in Kirklees - 9 Feb 2009

Accident reference 2009130116209

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 9 February 2009 at 09:15 a fatal collision occurred near A643, Kirklees involving 1 vehicle (taxi/private hire car) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 50 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.671565, -1.821354

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2009130116209
Police Reference 130116209
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force West Yorkshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A643
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 203
Highway Authority E08000034
LSOA Code E01011210

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Taxi/Private hire car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Taxi/Private hire car occupant
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.