Serious Volvo Model Missing and Erf Model Missing and Daf Trucks Model Missing crash on the M6 in Stoke-on-Trent West - 21 Oct 2008
Accident reference 2008218016674
Accident summary
On Tuesday 21 October 2008 at 01:00 a serious collision occurred near M6, Stoke-on-Trent West involving 4 vehicles (volvo model missing, erf model missing, daf trucks model missing) and 3 casualties (1 serious, 2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. 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 | 2008218016674 |
| Police Reference | 218016674 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Staffordshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M6 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 253 |
| Highway Authority | E10000028 |
| LSOA Code | E01029532 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | VOLVO Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12130cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | VOLVO Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 12777cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | ERF Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 11967cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS Model Missing |
| Engine Capacity | 12900cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 30 |
| 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.