Volkswagen Polo crash on the B3157 - 18 Jan 2005

Accident reference 2005555W00298

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 18 January 2005 at 20:28 a slight collision occurred near B3157 involving 3 vehicles (volkswagen polo, motorcycle 125cc and under, car) and 1 casualty (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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.606040, -2.484688

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2005555W00298
Police Reference 555W00298
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dorset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B3157
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 646
Highway Authority E10000009
LSOA Code E01020578

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 999cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 125cc and under
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 49cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger
Age 49
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.