Serious Ford Transit and BMW 5 Series crash on the A4251 - 16 Jun 2011

Accident reference 20114100D0428

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 16 June 2011 at 12:45 a serious collision occurred near A4251 involving 3 vehicles (ford transit, bmw 5 series, taxi/private hire car) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.742949, -0.490158

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 20114100D0428
Police Reference 4100D0428
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Hertfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A4251
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 431
Highway Authority E10000015
LSOA Code E01023354

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Other
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model BMW 5 SERIES
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Taxi/Private hire car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 53
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 23
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban