Jaguar Xf Series and Mercedes Amg Class and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A414 - 20 May 2025
Accident reference 2025411593416
Accident summary
On Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 13:40 a slight collision occurred near A414 involving 5 vehicles 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: 40 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2025411593416 |
| Police Reference | 411593416 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Hertfordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A414 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E10000015 |
| Current Highway Authority | E10000015 |
| LSOA Code | E01035563 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Pedestrian Crossing | Central refuge - no other controls |
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 (5)
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Engine Capacity | 1242cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | JAGUAR XF SERIES |
| Engine Capacity | 2993cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parking |
Driver Information
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 62 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES AMG CLASS |
| Engine Capacity | 2999cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD MONDEO |
| Engine Capacity | 2179cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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.