Fatal Audi A3 and Man Model Missing crash on the A1(M) in Wakefield - 13 May 2023
Accident reference 2023131307048
Accident summary
On Saturday 13 May 2023 at 18:13 a fatal collision occurred near A(M) 1, Wakefield involving 2 vehicles (audi a3, man model missing) and 4 casualties (1 fatal, 3 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
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2023131307048 |
| Police Reference | 131307048 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 4 |
| Police Force | West Yorkshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A(M) 1 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E08000036 |
| LSOA Code | E01011804 |
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 | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A3 |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | MAN MODEL MISSING |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12419cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 60 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (4)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| 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.