Fiat Doblo and Ford Focus crash on the M23 in Caterham - 16 Dec 2015

Accident reference 2015450036565

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 16 December 2015 at 16:44 a slight collision occurred near M23, Caterham involving 2 vehicles (fiat doblo, ford focus) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Slip road
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.264429, -0.126334

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2015450036565
Police Reference 450036565
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Surrey
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M23
Second Road M23
Road Type Slip road
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 516
Highway Authority E10000030
LSOA Code E01030815

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FIAT DOBLO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1248cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FOCUS
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1989cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 75
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 83
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

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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.