Serious Mercedes C Class and Citroen C3 crash on the A1124 in Colchester - 26 Feb 2021
Accident reference 2021421024110
Accident summary
On Friday 26 February 2021 at 07:00 a serious collision occurred near A 1124, Colchester involving 2 vehicles (mercedes c class, citroen c3) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2021421024110 |
| Police Reference | 421024110 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Essex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 1124 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000012 |
| LSOA Code | E01021662 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES C CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | CITROEN C3 |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1360cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | On footway or verge |
| Pedestrian Movement | Unknown or other |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| 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.