Mercedes Sprinter and Renault Megane and Toyota Avensis crash on the M1 in Northampton North West - 18 Sep 2009
Accident reference 200934TM39119
Accident summary
On Friday 18 September 2009 at 11:40 a slight collision occurred near M1, Northampton North West involving 5 vehicles and 4 casualties (4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Slip road
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200934TM39119 |
| Police Reference | 34TM39119 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Northamptonshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Slip road |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (5)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2151cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT MEGANE |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA AVENSIS |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Taking pupil to/from school |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT LAGUNA |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1870cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | CITROEN C4 |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1560cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
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.