Serious Vauxhall Cavalier and Mazda Mx-5 crash on the A458 in Birmingham North West - 7 Nov 2002
Accident reference 2002212322796
Accident summary
On Thursday 7 November 2002 at 23:11 a serious collision occurred near A458, Birmingham North West involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall cavalier, mazda mx-5) and 5 casualties (2 serious, 3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. 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
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2002212322796 |
| Police Reference | 212322796 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Staffordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A458 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 254 |
| Highway Authority | E10000028 |
| LSOA Code | E01029651 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CAVALIER |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MAZDA MX-5 |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1840cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
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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.