Suzuki Vitara crash on the A438 in Herefordshire - 10 Feb 2023

Accident reference 2023221275033

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 10 February 2023 at 23:07 a slight collision occurred near A438, Herefordshire involving 1 vehicle (suzuki vitara) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.057137, -2.724088

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023221275033
Police Reference 221275033
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A438
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E06000019
LSOA Code E01014084

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SUZUKI VITARA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1586cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
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.