Serious Gilera Runner 125 crash on the A61 in Wakefield - 4 Mar 2009

Accident reference 2009130178209

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 4 March 2009 at 22:35 a serious collision occurred near A 61, Wakefield involving 1 vehicle (gilera runner 125) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 53.717922, -1.497180

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2009130178209
Police Reference 130178209
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force West Yorkshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 61
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 206
Highway Authority E08000036
LSOA Code E01011873

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 125cc and under
Make/Model GILERA RUNNER 125
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
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.