Accident 2024332400260
Accident summary
On Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 22:56 a fatal collision occurred near Melton Mowbray involving 2 vehicles (hyundai kona, ford fiesta) and 3 casualties (1 fatal, 2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no 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: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2024332400260 |
| Police Reference | 332400260 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Leicestershire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000018 |
| Current Highway Authority | E10000018 |
| LSOA Code | E01025898 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no 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 | 0 |
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FatalVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | HYUNDAI KONA |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 20 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1242cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 62 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 10 (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.