Daf Trucks Ftg 85Cf and Ford Sierra crash on the M5 in Exeter - 24 May 2011
Accident reference 201150DE2Q014
Accident summary
On Tuesday 24 May 2011 at 18:43 a slight collision occurred near M5, Exeter involving 2 vehicles (daf trucks ftg 85cf, ford sierra) 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: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Slip road
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 201150DE2Q014 |
| Police Reference | 50DE2Q014 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | M5 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 581 |
| Highway Authority | E10000008 |
| LSOA Code | E01020028 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Slip road |
| 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 |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS FTG 85CF |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to left |
Driver Information
| Age | 69 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD SIERRA |
| Vehicle Age | 21 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1769cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 65 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 65 |
| 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.