Serious Vauxhall Astra crash on the A143 in Bury St Edmunds - 20 Jun 2012
Accident reference 2012370255312
Accident summary
On Wednesday 20 June 2012 at 08:30 a serious collision occurred near A143, Bury St Edmunds involving 2 vehicles (goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, vauxhall astra) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: Private drive or entrance
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2012370255312 |
| Police Reference | 370255312 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Suffolk |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A143 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 414 |
| Highway Authority | E10000029 |
| LSOA Code | E01030100 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Private drive or entrance |
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 |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12600cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning left |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
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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.