Mercedes C Class and Vauxhall Mokka crash on the A639 in Wakefield - 8 Apr 2023

Accident reference 2023131294939

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 8 April 2023 at 17:50 a slight collision occurred near A 639, Wakefield involving 2 vehicles (mercedes c class, vauxhall mokka) and 2 casualties (2 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Mini-roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.696885, -1.321536

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023131294939
Police Reference 131294939
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force West Yorkshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 639
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E08000036
LSOA Code E01011841

Junction Information

Junction Detail Mini-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 Car
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1991cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes

Driver Information

Sex Unknown
Journey Purpose Not known

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL MOKKA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 52
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 24
Sex Male
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.