BMW X1 and Mercedes Clk Class crash on the B3165 in Dorset - 26 Mar 2025
Accident reference 2025552500551
Accident summary
On Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 23:00 a slight collision occurred near B3165, Dorset involving 2 vehicles (mercedes clk class, bmw x1) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were dry. 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2025552500551 |
| Police Reference | 552500551 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | B3165 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000059 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000059 |
| LSOA Code | E01020506 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fog or mist |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Carriageway Hazards | Poor or defective road surface |
Enhanced Collision Data
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 1 |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES CLK CLASS |
| Engine Capacity | 3199cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW X1 |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 77 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 4 (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.