Volkswagen Golf crash on the M5 - 20 Apr 2011
Accident reference 2011520102462
Accident summary
On Wednesday 20 April 2011 at 11:08 a slight collision occurred near M5 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen golf, car) and 4 casualties (4 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2011520102462 |
| Police Reference | 520102462 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | Avon & Somerset |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M5 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 608 |
| Highway Authority | E06000066 |
| LSOA Code | E01029308 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Other object on road |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 15 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1781cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 5 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 3 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| 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.