Skoda Octavia and Mercedes Vito crash on the B5307 in Lake District - 16 Aug 2024
Accident reference 2024031480465
Accident summary
On Friday 16 August 2024 at 10:00 a slight collision occurred near B5307, Lake District involving 2 vehicles (skoda octavia, mercedes vito) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2024031480465 |
| Police Reference | 031480465 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Cumbria |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | B5307 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000063 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000063 |
| LSOA Code | E01019205 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 1 |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SKODA OCTAVIA |
| Engine Capacity | 999cc |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid electric |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES VITO |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1750cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 8 (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.