MG Zr and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A5120 in Central Bedfordshire - 22 May 2010

Accident reference 2010400D01534

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 22 May 2010 at 15:21 a slight collision occurred near A5120, M1, Central Bedfordshire involving 2 vehicles (mg zr, vauxhall astra) and 3 casualties (3 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.957640, -0.515701

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2010400D01534
Police Reference 400D01534
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Bedfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A5120
Second Road M1
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 424
Highway Authority E06000056
LSOA Code E01017620

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

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 MG ZR
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1686cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 74
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 26
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 74
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 67
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.