Vauxhall Astra and Mercedes E Class crash on the A5 in Central Bedfordshire - 11 May 2016

Accident reference 2016400069228

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 11 May 2016 at 20:01 a slight collision occurred near A5, B489, Central Bedfordshire involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, mercedes e class) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.886007, -0.520954

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2016400069228
Police Reference 400069228
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Bedfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A5
Second Road B489
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 424
Highway Authority E06000056
LSOA Code E01017568

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1248cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES E CLASS
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 2148cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 72
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 67
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

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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.