Land Rover Defender and Ford Escort crash on the A37 - 8 May 2009
Accident reference 2009559D01811
Accident summary
On Friday 8 May 2009 at 08:56 a slight collision occurred near A37 involving 2 vehicles (land rover defender, ford escort) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 50 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2009559D01811 |
| Police Reference | 559D01811 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A37 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 645 |
| Highway Authority | E10000009 |
| LSOA Code | E01020509 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | LAND ROVER DEFENDER |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2495cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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.