Serious Suzuki Gsf 650 and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A5141 in Bedford - 19 Oct 2012
Accident reference 2012400BA0769
Accident summary
On Friday 19 October 2012 at 12:55 a serious collision occurred near A5141, Bedford involving 2 vehicles (suzuki gsf 650, vauxhall astra) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining 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: 40 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2012400BA0769 |
| Police Reference | 400BA0769 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A5141 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 420 |
| Highway Authority | E06000055 |
| LSOA Code | E01017550 |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Make/Model | SUZUKI GSF 650 |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 656cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Moving off |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1364cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| 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.