Vauxhall Nova and Mercedes C Class crash on the A438 in Herefordshire - 14 Dec 2009

Accident reference 200922E907003

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 14 December 2009 at 20:55 a slight collision occurred near A438, Herefordshire involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall nova, mercedes c class) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.057016, -2.724260

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200922E907003
Police Reference 22E907003
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force West Mercia
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A438
Second Road A438
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 285
Highway Authority E06000019
LSOA Code E01014076

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL NOVA
Vehicle Age 23 years
Engine Capacity 1196cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 2397cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 19
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front 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.