Fatal Mercedes Sprinter and Peugeot 206 and Vauxhall Frontera crash on the A4 in West Berkshire - 6 Oct 2002

Accident reference 200243W007102

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 6 October 2002 at 09:18 a fatal collision occurred near A4, West Berkshire involving 3 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, peugeot 206, vauxhall frontera) and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 fatal) 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: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.404360, -1.296096

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200243W007102
Police Reference 43W007102
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Thames Valley
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A4
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 471
Highway Authority E06000037
LSOA Code E01016280

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2689cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 206
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1360cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Female
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL FRONTERA
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 2410cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 40
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.