Serious Mercedes B Class and Audi A5 crash on the A5 in Central Bedfordshire - 5 Dec 2024
Accident reference 2024401531276
Accident summary
On Thursday 5 December 2024 at 23:00 a serious collision occurred near A5, Central Bedfordshire involving 3 vehicles (audi a5, mercedes b class) and 3 casualties (3 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown. 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 | 2024401531276 |
| Police Reference | 401531276 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A5 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000056 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000056 |
| LSOA Code | E01017577 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lighting unknown |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data (2024)
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 1 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A5 |
| Vehicle Age | 13 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1968cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES B CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 17 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1992cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 5 (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.