Renault Megane crash on the A31 - 8 Aug 2010

Accident reference 2010550D34281

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 8 August 2010 at 08:55 a slight collision occurred near A31 involving 1 vehicle (renault megane) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 50 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 50.829239, -1.837532

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2010550D34281
Police Reference 550D34281
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Dorset
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A31
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 647
Highway Authority E10000009
LSOA Code E01020406

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT MEGANE
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

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 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.