Accident 2017410229386
Accident summary
On Saturday 14 October 2017 at 04:06 a fatal collision occurred near A 505, Hitchin involving 1 vehicle (daf trucks model missing) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. 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 | 2017410229386 |
| Police Reference | 410229386 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Hertfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 505 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 433 |
| Highway Authority | E10000015 |
| LSOA Code | E01023662 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12900cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In carriageway, not crossing |
| Pedestrian Movement | Walking along in carriageway, back to traffic |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 7 (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.