BMW 3 Series and Audi A3 and Nissan Qashqai crash on the M1 in Central Bedfordshire - 4 Dec 2017
Accident reference 2017400256305
Accident summary
On Monday 4 December 2017 at 18:20 a slight collision occurred near M1, Central Bedfordshire involving 3 vehicles (bmw 3 series, audi a3, nissan qashqai) 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 darkness - lighting unknown. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2017400256305 |
| Police Reference | 400256305 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M1 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 424 |
| Highway Authority | E06000056 |
| LSOA Code | E01017564 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lighting unknown |
| 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 | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 16 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2171cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A3 |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | NISSAN QASHQAI |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1197cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
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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.