Vauxhall Vivaro and Seat Exeo crash on the M65 in Preston South - 21 Oct 2012

Accident reference 201204TA12150

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 21 October 2012 at 15:30 a slight collision occurred near M65, M61, Preston South involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall vivaro, seat exeo) 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.718670, -2.631493

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201204TA12150
Police Reference 04TA12150
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M65
Second Road M61
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 83
Highway Authority E10000017
LSOA Code E01025400

Junction Information

Junction Detail 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 Other object on road

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model VAUXHALL VIVARO
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SEAT EXEO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1968cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 45
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.