Serious Suzuki Gsxr and Volvo Model Missing crash on the A442 in Telford and Wrekin - 16 Aug 2023

Accident reference 2023221342946

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 16 August 2023 at 16:35 a serious collision occurred near A442, Telford and Wrekin involving 2 vehicles (suzuki gsxr, volvo model missing) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.724309, -2.527476

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023221342946
Police Reference 221342946
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Mercia
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A442
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E06000020
LSOA Code E01014135

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
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 Motorcycle over 500cc
Make/Model SUZUKI GSXR
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 599cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO MODEL MISSING
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 12777cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 47
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 3 (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.