Serious Toyota Prius crash on the A56 in Cheshire West and Chester - 17 May 2018
Accident reference 2018070142343
Accident summary
On Thursday 17 May 2018 at 16:00 a serious collision occurred near A56, Cheshire West and Chester involving 2 vehicles (motorcycle over 500cc, toyota prius) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2018070142343 |
| Police Reference | 070142343 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A56 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 130 |
| Highway Authority | E06000050 |
| LSOA Code | E01018686 |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | Control by other authorised person |
| Physical Facilities | Zebra |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2294cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA PRIUS |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1798cc |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid electric |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 6 (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.