Fatal crash on the A42 in Coalville - 14 Oct 2020
Accident reference 2020332001022
Accident summary
On Wednesday 14 October 2020 at 02:50 a fatal collision occurred near A42, Coalville involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2020332001022 |
| Police Reference | 332001022 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Leicestershire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A42 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 366 |
| Highway Authority | E10000018 |
| LSOA Code | E01025955 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine 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 | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to left |
Driver Information
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 29 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.