Audi A3 crash on the A421 in Central Bedfordshire - 14 Sep 2012

Accident reference 2012400DA0738

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 14 September 2012 at 17:32 a slight collision occurred near A421, M1, Central Bedfordshire involving 2 vehicles (goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, audi a3) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.027231, -0.603626

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2012400DA0738
Police Reference 400DA0738
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Bedfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A421
Second Road M1
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 424
Highway Authority E06000056
LSOA Code E01017396

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 None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A3
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1595cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 63
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.