Mercedes Sprinter crash on the M6 - 23 Jan 2024
Accident reference 2024031401862
Accident summary
On Tuesday 23 January 2024 at 21:20 a slight collision occurred near M6 involving 1 vehicle (mercedes sprinter) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. 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 | 2024031401862 |
| Police Reference | 031401862 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Cumbria |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M6 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000064 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000064 |
| LSOA Code | E01019308 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data (2024)
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 1 |
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FatalVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant |
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 4 (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.