Fatal Volvo S40 crash on the A337 in New Forest - 29 May 2014

Accident reference 2014440187588

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 29 May 2014 at 03:07 a fatal collision occurred near A337, New Forest involving 1 vehicle (volvo s40) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.744349, -1.579191

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2014440187588
Police Reference 440187588
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Hampshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A337
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 496
Highway Authority E10000014
LSOA Code E01023051

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLVO S40
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1560cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.