Serious Kawasaki Ex 650 crash on the B6271 in Thirsk - 12 Feb 2018

Accident reference 2018120024860

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 12 February 2018 at 10:00 a serious collision occurred near B6271, Thirsk involving 1 vehicle (kawasaki ex 650) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.365373, -1.555995

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2018120024860
Police Reference 120024860
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force North Yorkshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B6271
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 181
Highway Authority E06000065
LSOA Code E01027604

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Mud
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Make/Model KAWASAKI EX 650
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 649cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 49
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 10
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
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.