Ford Fiesta and Mercedes C Class crash on the A370 in North Somerset - 8 Oct 2018

Accident reference 2018521901501

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 8 October 2018 at 20:51 a slight collision occurred near A370, B3133, North Somerset involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, mercedes c class) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.373032, -2.808883

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2018521901501
Police Reference 521901501
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Avon & Somerset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A370
Second Road B3133
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 605
Highway Authority E06000024
LSOA Code E01014764

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control Control by other authorised person
Physical Facilities No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1242cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 2148cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 16
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Rural
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.