Fatal Yamaha R6 crash on an unclassified road in Tower Hamlets - 25 Dec 2008
Accident reference 200801HT76420
Accident summary
On Thursday 25 December 2008 at 03:15 a fatal collision occurred near an unclassified road, Tower Hamlets involving 2 vehicles (yamaha r6) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 20 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200801HT76420 |
| Police Reference | 01HT76420 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Metropolitan Police |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | Unclassified road |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 20 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 5 |
| Highway Authority | E09000030 |
| LSOA Code | E01004211 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Make/Model | YAMAHA R6 |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 599cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.