Mercedes Model Missing and Daf Trucks Fa 45Lf and Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A423 in Abingdon - 7 Mar 2008
Accident reference 200843P082038
Accident summary
On Friday 7 March 2008 at 08:31 a slight collision occurred near A423, Abingdon involving 5 vehicles and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200843P082038 |
| Police Reference | 43P082038 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 5 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Thames Valley |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A423 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 483 |
| Highway Authority | E10000025 |
| LSOA Code | E01028733 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (5)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 11967cc |
| 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 |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS FA 45LF |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2151cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 40 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD TRANSIT CONNECT |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
Additional Details
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 5 |
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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.