Serious BMW 5 Series and Mercedes A Class crash on the A6078 in Blackburn with Darwen - 8 Jan 2022
Accident reference 2022041151041
Accident summary
On Saturday 8 January 2022 at 23:43 a serious collision occurred near A6078, Blackburn with Darwen involving 2 vehicles (bmw 5 series, mercedes a class) and 3 casualties (2 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as unknown. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Other junction
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2022041151041 |
| Police Reference | 041151041 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A6078 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000008 |
| LSOA Code | E01012644 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Other junction |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lighting unknown |
| Weather Conditions | Unknown |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 5 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2993cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES A CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1461cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (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.