Crash on the M1 in St Albans - 23 Nov 2016

Accident reference 2016410131553

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 23 November 2016 at 04:50 a slight collision occurred near M1, A5, St Albans involving 2 vehicles (car) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

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

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.816798, -0.416802

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2016410131553
Police Reference 410131553
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Hertfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M1
Second Road A5
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 434
Highway Authority E10000015
LSOA Code E01023725

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Other

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 37
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.