Fatal Daf Trucks Model Missing and Renault Megane crash on the A529 in Shropshire - 5 May 2015

Accident reference 201522F501557

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 5 May 2015 at 15:45 a fatal collision occurred near A529, Shropshire involving 2 vehicles (daf trucks model missing, renault megane) and 3 casualties (1 slight, 1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + 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: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.860722, -2.465887

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201522F501557
Police Reference 22F501557
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force West Mercia
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A529
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 286
Highway Authority E06000051
LSOA Code E01028869

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + 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
Make/Model DAF TRUCKS Model Missing
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT MEGANE
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 81
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 80
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 81
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.