Rover 75 and Nissan Micra crash on the A3259 - 6 May 2010

Accident reference 2010520003929

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 6 May 2010 at 14:40 a slight collision occurred near A3259, A38 involving 2 vehicles (rover 75, nissan micra) and 1 casualty (1 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.042429, -3.050530

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2010520003929
Police Reference 520003929
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A3259
Second Road A38
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 608
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029318

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model ROVER 75
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1951cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model NISSAN MICRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1240cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 70
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.