Accident 2010520000113

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 3 January 2010 at 12:15 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 5, Bridgwater involving 9 vehicles and 4 casualties (4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.105817, -2.989830

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2010520000113
Police Reference 520000113
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 9
Casualties 4
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 5
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 607
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029141

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (9)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A6
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model KIA CEED
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1582cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT CLIO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1149cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model JEEP CHEROKEE
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2987cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD S-MAX
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MITSUBISHI LANCER
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1584cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model ROVER 400 SERIES
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1396cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 79
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 9

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1956cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (4)

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 67
Sex Male
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 Other vehicle occupant
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 5

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 27
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 5

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 42
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 6

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.