Ford Mondeo and Kia Sportage crash on the M40 in Royal Leamington Spa - 11 Oct 2024
Accident reference 2024231506478
Accident summary
On Friday 11 October 2024 at 11:22 a slight collision occurred near M40, Royal Leamington Spa involving 2 vehicles (kia sportage, ford mondeo) 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: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2024231506478 |
| Police Reference | 231506478 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Warwickshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M40 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000031 |
| Current Highway Authority | E10000031 |
| LSOA Code | E01031267 |
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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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | KIA SPORTAGE |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1591cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD MONDEO |
| Vehicle Age | 17 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 78 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| 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.