Vauxhall Astra and Mitsubishi Carisma crash on the A55 in Denbighshire - 17 Dec 2006

Accident reference 2006600DE4116

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 17 December 2006 at 17:48 a slight collision occurred near A55, Denbighshire involving 3 vehicles (vauxhall astra, mitsubishi carisma) and 4 casualties (4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine 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

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.263937, -3.384392

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2006600DE4116
Police Reference 600DE4116
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 4
Police Force North Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A55
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 723
Highway Authority W06000004
LSOA Code W01000248

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1364cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MITSUBISHI CARISMA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (4)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 65
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 66
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 55
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 50
Sex Female
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.