Fatal Daf Trucks Model Missing and Scania Model Missing and Man Model Missing crash on the M5 in Worcester West - 3 Aug 2022
Accident reference 2022221205227
Accident summary
On Wednesday 3 August 2022 at 04:28 a fatal collision occurred near Motorway 5, Worcester West involving 4 vehicles (daf trucks model missing, scania model missing, man model missing) and 3 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
Move Insights
Thinking of moving to this area?
Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.
Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2022221205227 |
| Police Reference | 221205227 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | West Mercia |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Motorway 5 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000034 |
| LSOA Code | E01032191 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lighting unknown |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Nearby or similar collisions
Explore other recorded collisions from the same authority area to understand the wider pattern of incidents nearby.
Accident 2022221206267
SeriousAccident 2022221206382
SeriousAccident 2022221208097
SlightAccident 2022221208242
SeriousAccident 2022221210397
SlightAccident 2022221204736
SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS MODEL MISSING |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12902cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS MODEL MISSING |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 6700cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | SCANIA MODEL MISSING |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12742cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | MAN MODEL MISSING |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12419cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 62 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 62 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 4 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Premium insight
Worcester West collision report
Includes this collision and wider Worcester West trends.
Secure Stripe checkout • Instant access
Need a PO or multiple seats? Email [email protected].
Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.