Serious Mercedes Sprinter and Ktm 1290 Superduke crash on the M50 - 19 Aug 2022

Accident reference 2022221210717

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 19 August 2022 at 08:01 a serious collision occurred near Motorway 50, Motorway 5 involving 2 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, ktm 1290 superduke) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.047379, -2.137341

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2022221210717
Police Reference 221210717
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 50
Second Road Motorway 5
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000034
LSOA Code E01032372

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2143cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Make/Model KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1301cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 52
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown
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.