Fatal Citroen C5 and Kia Niro and Subaru Outback crash on the A1(M) in Wakefield - 29 Aug 2024
Accident reference 2024131501358
Accident summary
On Thursday 29 August 2024 at 12:35 a fatal collision occurred near A(M) 1, A 1, Wakefield involving 6 vehicles and 6 casualties (3 slight, 1 fatal, 2 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 | 2024131501358 |
| Police Reference | 131501358 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 6 |
| Casualties | 6 |
| Police Force | West Yorkshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A(M) 1 |
| Second Road | A 1 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E08000036 |
| Current Highway Authority | E08000036 |
| LSOA Code | E01011849 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data (2024)
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SlightVehicles (6)
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | KIA NIRO |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1580cc |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid electric |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SUBARU OUTBACK |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2498cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 66 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLVO XC60 |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1969cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SEAT LEON |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | CITROEN C5 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1199cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 60 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (6)
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 16 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 7 (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.