Saab 9-3 and Iveco-Ford Model Missing and Vauxhall Vectra crash on the M5 in North Somerset - 11 Dec 2003
Accident reference 2003520167967
Accident summary
On Thursday 11 December 2003 at 06:01 a slight collision occurred near M5, North Somerset involving 5 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2003520167967 |
| Police Reference | 520167967 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Avon & Somerset |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M5 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 605 |
| Highway Authority | E06000024 |
| LSOA Code | E01014768 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (5)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SAAB 9-3 |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1985cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | IVECO-FORD Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 5861cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL VECTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1799cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SKODA OCTAVIA |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 74 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 3 |
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.