Serious Mercedes C Class and Vauxhall Combo crash on the A49 in Herefordshire - 22 Jan 2009
Accident reference 200922E900453
Accident summary
On Thursday 22 January 2009 at 07:00 a serious collision occurred near A 49, Herefordshire involving 3 vehicles (mercedes c class, vauxhall combo, goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200922E900453 |
| Police Reference | 22E900453 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | West Mercia |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 49 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 285 |
| Highway Authority | E06000019 |
| LSOA Code | E01014097 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Raining 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 | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES C CLASS |
| Engine Capacity | 2148cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL COMBO |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1686cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
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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.