Ford Focus and BMW M5 crash on the A521 in Leek - 25 Nov 2008

Accident reference 2008218017805

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 25 November 2008 at 18:35 a slight collision occurred near A521, Leek involving 2 vehicles (ford focus, bmw m5) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 52.963814, -2.050289

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2008218017805
Police Reference 218017805
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Staffordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A521
Second Road A521
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 256
Highway Authority E10000028
LSOA Code E01029798

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 (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FOCUS
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1388cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model BMW M5
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 4999cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.