Mazda Mx-5 and Kawasaki Zr750 crash - 21 Apr 2011

Accident reference 2011520102573

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 21 April 2011 at 17:48 a slight collision occurred involving 2 vehicles (mazda mx-5, kawasaki zr750) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.938302, -3.107959

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2011520102573
Police Reference 520102573
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 608
Highway Authority E06000066
LSOA Code E01029261

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 MAZDA MX-5
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1840cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Make/Model KAWASAKI ZR750
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 738cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 57
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Data Source

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