Accident 2015551500546

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 27 May 2015 at 22:23 a serious collision occurred involving 2 vehicles (suzuki vitara, mercedes ml class) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.717800, -2.224208

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2015551500546
Police Reference 551500546
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Dorset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 644
Highway Authority E10000009
LSOA Code E01020465

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SUZUKI VITARA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1590cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES ML CLASS
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 2688cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 57
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 67
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Data Source

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