Fatal Mercedes Sprinter and Daf Trucks Model Missing and Nissan Almera crash on the M5 - 6 Nov 2014

Accident reference 2014530209182

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 6 November 2014 at 18:47 a fatal collision occurred near M5 involving 3 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, daf trucks model missing, nissan almera) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.037916, -2.129937

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2014530209182
Police Reference 530209182
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Gloucestershire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M5
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 625
Highway Authority E10000013
LSOA Code E01022462

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2143cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model DAF TRUCKS Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 12900cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model NISSAN ALMERA
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 2184cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Data Source

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