Mazda Mx-5 and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the M1 in Luton - 3 Feb 2025

Accident reference 2025401555506

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 3 February 2025 at 05:44 a slight collision occurred near M1, Luton involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing, mazda mx-5) 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: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.892760, -0.469560

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2025401555506
Police Reference 401555506
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Bedfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road M1
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E06000032
Current Highway Authority E06000032
LSOA Code E01015713

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model MERCEDES MODEL MISSING
Engine Capacity 7698cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MAZDA MX-5
Engine Capacity 1496cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
IMD Decile 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 41
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

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.