Accident 2011070371330
Accident summary
On Saturday 31 December 2011 at 19:15 a fatal collision occurred near Motorway 56, Cheshire West and Chester involving 4 vehicles and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2011070371330 |
| Police Reference | 070371330 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 56 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 130 |
| Highway Authority | E06000050 |
| LSOA Code | E01018337 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Other object on road |
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SeriousVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLVO S40 |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1948cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 3628cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CORSA |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1229cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES VITO |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2148cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In carriageway, not crossing |
| Pedestrian Movement | Unknown or other |
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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.