Serious Mercedes Sprinter and Daf Trucks Fa 65Cf and Ford Fiesta crash on the M62 in Kirklees - 17 Dec 2009
Accident reference 2009131068009
Accident summary
On Thursday 17 December 2009 at 20:40 a serious collision occurred near M62, Kirklees involving 3 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, daf trucks fa 65cf, ford fiesta) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2009131068009 |
| Police Reference | 131068009 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | West Yorkshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M62 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 203 |
| Highway Authority | E08000034 |
| LSOA Code | E01011070 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Snowing no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2874cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS FA 65CF |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 5900cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1242cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.