Volkswagen Polo crash on the A337 - 16 Oct 2014

Accident reference 2014554D43128

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 16 October 2014 at 08:00 a slight collision occurred near A337 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.741098, -1.733245

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2014554D43128
Police Reference 554D43128
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Dorset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A337
Second Road A337
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 641
Highway Authority E10000009
LSOA Code E01020370

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1198cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 21 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 27
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.