Fatal Ford Fiesta and Mercedes Glc Class and Seat Leon crash on the M1 in Central Bedfordshire - 24 Dec 2019
Accident reference 2019400914546
Accident summary
On Tuesday 24 December 2019 at 23:17 a fatal collision occurred near Motorway 1, Central Bedfordshire involving 5 vehicles and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) 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 | 2019400914546 |
| Police Reference | 400914546 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 1 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 424 |
| Highway Authority | E06000056 |
| LSOA Code | E01017620 |
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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SlightVehicles (5)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1242cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES GLC CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SEAT LEON |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS |
| Vehicle Age | 18 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1596cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | NISSAN QASHQAI |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1197cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| 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.