Vauxhall Corsa and Lexus Rx450 crash on the A298 in Merton - 23 Sep 2018
Accident reference 2018010142743
Accident summary
On Sunday 23 September 2018 at 20:30 a slight collision occurred near A298, Merton involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall corsa, lexus rx450) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining 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: 30 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2018010142743 |
| Police Reference | 010142743 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Metropolitan Police |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A298 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 22 |
| Highway Authority | E09000024 |
| LSOA Code | E01003382 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | Unknown |
| Physical Facilities | Unknown |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CORSA |
| Vehicle Age | 16 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1199cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | LEXUS RX450 |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 3456cc |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid electric |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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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.