Serious Volkswagen Golf and Toyota Landcruiser crash on the A356 - 29 Sep 2012

Accident reference 2012552D41091

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 29 September 2012 at 11:45 a serious collision occurred near A356, B3163 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen golf, toyota landcruiser) and 4 casualties (2 serious, 2 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: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.825674, -2.677923

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2012552D41091
Police Reference 552D41091
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 4
Police Force Dorset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A356
Second Road B3163
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 645
Highway Authority E10000009
LSOA Code E01020530

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1900cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 69
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 2982cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 75
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 69
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 46
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 10
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Unknown

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.