Accident 2017200262959
Fatal Accident
Accident summary
On Sunday 17 December 2017 at 01:11 a fatal collision occurred near A 4540, Birmingham involving 14 vehicles and 8 casualties (6 fatal, 2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.467467, -1.901784
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2017200262959 |
| Police Reference | 200262959 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 14 |
| Casualties | 8 |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 4540 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 300 |
| Highway Authority | E08000025 |
| LSOA Code | E01033640 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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Vehicles (14)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI RIO |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1984cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT EXPERT |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA YARIS |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1296cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA YARIS |
| Vehicle Age | 13 years |
| Engine Capacity | 998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A6 |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES E CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Electric diesel |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT CLIO |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 898cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT EXPERT |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 9
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS |
| Engine Capacity | 999cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 10
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 11
Vehicle Information
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT EXPERT |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1997cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 12
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Engine Capacity | 1984cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 13
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SEAT LEON |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 14
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ZAFIRA |
| Vehicle Age | 14 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Casualties (8)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 7
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 8
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car occupant |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car occupant |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Taxi/Private hire car occupant |
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
Additional Details
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.