Mercedes Slk Class and Citroen Berlingo and Kia Sportage crash on an unclassified road in Central Bedfordshire - 30 Sep 2024
Accident reference 2024401502604
Accident summary
On Monday 30 September 2024 at 05:42 a slight collision occurred near an unclassified road, Central Bedfordshire involving 8 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. 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 | 2024401502604 |
| Police Reference | 401502604 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 8 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000056 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000056 |
| LSOA Code | E01033819 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining 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 | 1 |
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SeriousVehicles (8)
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | KIA SPORTAGE |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1591cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 308 |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1560cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | CITROEN BERLINGO |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1499cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SKODA OCTAVIA |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SLK CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 18 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 7 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 6 (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.