Serious Smart Roadster and Volkswagen Polo crash on the A38 in Derby - 15 Apr 2015
Accident reference 2015300013289
Accident summary
On Wednesday 15 April 2015 at 14:00 a serious collision occurred near A38, A52, Derby involving 2 vehicles (smart roadster, volkswagen polo) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 40 mph
- Road type: Roundabout
- Junction: Roundabout
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2015300013289 |
| Police Reference | 300013289 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Derbyshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Roundabout |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SMART ROADSTER |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 698cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN POLO |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1422cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Female |
| 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.