Volkswagen Golf crash on the A421 in Bedford - 10 Dec 2021
Accident reference 2021401120648
Accident summary
On Friday 10 December 2021 at 08:25 a slight collision occurred near A 421, Bedford involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, volkswagen golf) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Slip road
- Junction: Slip road
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2021401120648 |
| Police Reference | 401120648 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 421 |
| Second Road | A 421 |
| Road Type | Slip road |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000055 |
| LSOA Code | E01017486 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Slip road |
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 | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to right |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Taking pupil to/from school |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 13 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 5 (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.