Fatal Erf Model Missing and Volvo Model Missing crash on the M1 - 9 Nov 2002

Accident reference 2002400D03621

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 9 November 2002 at 03:52 a fatal collision occurred near M1 involving 4 vehicles (erf model missing, goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, volvo model missing) and 5 casualties (2 fatal, 2 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.866519, -0.436640

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2002400D03621
Police Reference 400D03621
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 5
Police Force Bedfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M1
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 423
Highway Authority E10000001
LSOA Code E01017562

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model ERF Model Missing
Engine Capacity 12700cc
Fuel Type Gas
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Engine Capacity 1213cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Casualties (5)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 50
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 50
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 50
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

Additional Details

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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.