Mercedes Vito and Vauxhall Meriva crash on the B1256 in Braintree - 22 Aug 2021
Accident reference 2021421079620
Accident summary
On Sunday 22 August 2021 at 17:02 a slight collision occurred near B1256, A120, Braintree involving 2 vehicles (mercedes vito, vauxhall meriva) and 1 casualty (1 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: 40 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Roundabout
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2021421079620 |
| Police Reference | 421079620 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Essex |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Roundabout |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
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 |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES VITO |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL MERIVA |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1398cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to turn right |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| 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.