Fatal Ford Focus crash on the M6 in Stafford - 25 Dec 2012

Accident reference 20122120X0008

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 25 December 2012 at 11:20 a fatal collision occurred near M6, Stafford involving 1 vehicle (ford focus) and 3 casualties (3 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.973498, -2.226468

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 20122120X0008
Police Reference 2120X0008
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 3
Police Force Staffordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M6
Second Road M6
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 255
Highway Authority E10000028
LSOA Code E01029748

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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FOCUS
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 32
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 4
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 10
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.