Serious BMW X1 and Lexus Rx 450 and Ford Transit Custom crash on the M1 - 6 Apr 2023

Accident reference 2023411318634

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 6 April 2023 at 14:10 a serious collision occurred near M1 involving 3 vehicles (bmw x1, lexus rx 450, ford transit custom) and 4 casualties (1 serious, 3 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.799986, -0.413449

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023411318634
Police Reference 411318634
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 4
Police Force Hertfordshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M1
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000015
LSOA Code E01023431

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model BMW X1
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model LEXUS RX 450
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 3456cc
Fuel Type Hybrid electric
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 40
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 59
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 4 (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.