Suzuki Swift and BMW 1 Series crash on the M1 in Northampton North West - 22 Jul 2011

Accident reference 201134TM25081

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 22 July 2011 at 12:15 a slight collision occurred near M1, Northampton North West involving 2 vehicles (suzuki swift, bmw 1 series) and 2 casualties (2 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.279837, -1.097173

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201134TM25081
Police Reference 34TM25081
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Northamptonshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M1
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 381
Highway Authority E10000021
LSOA Code E01027011

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 SUZUKI SWIFT
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1490cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model BMW 1 SERIES
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 31
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 32
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.