Fatal Vauxhall Astra crash on an unclassified road in Central Bedfordshire - 19 Apr 2010

Accident reference 2010400D01124

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 19 April 2010 at 17:30 a fatal collision occurred near an unclassified road, Central Bedfordshire involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 3 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight, 1 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.956408, -0.644684

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2010400D01124
Police Reference 400D01124
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Bedfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 424
Highway Authority E06000056
LSOA Code E01017577

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2461cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 39
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 4
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 53
Sex Male
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.