Mercedes C Class and BMW 5 Series crash on the A404 - 10 May 2019

Accident reference 2019410845444

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 10 May 2019 at 17:00 a slight collision occurred near A404 involving 2 vehicles (mercedes c class, bmw 5 series) 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.635799, -0.471330

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2019410845444
Police Reference 410845444
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Hertfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A404
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 436
Highway Authority E10000015
LSOA Code E01023850

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 2143cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model BMW 5 SERIES
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 2993cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 48
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 7
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Data Source

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