Accident 201704WB17421
Accident summary
On Tuesday 19 December 2017 at 22:00 a slight collision occurred near Lancaster involving 3 vehicles (volkswagen golf, taxi/private hire car, volkswagen up) and 5 casualties (5 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: 20 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 201704WB17421 |
| Police Reference | 04WB17421 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 20 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 76 |
| Highway Authority | E10000017 |
| LSOA Code | E01025110 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1560cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN UP |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 999cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car occupant |
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car occupant |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car occupant |
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 4 (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.