Peugeot 207 and Mercedes A Class crash on the A639 in Wakefield - 20 Oct 2023

Accident reference 2023131365106

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 20 October 2023 at 07:50 a slight collision occurred near A639, A645, Wakefield involving 2 vehicles (peugeot 207, mercedes a class) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Mini-roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.688952, -1.314304

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023131365106
Police Reference 131365106
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Yorkshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A639
Second Road A645
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E08000036
LSOA Code E01011837

Junction Information

Junction Detail Mini-roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lighting unknown
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model PEUGEOT 207
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1398cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes

Driver Information

Sex Unknown
Journey Purpose Not known

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES A CLASS
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1950cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 50
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 5 (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.