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Car Accident #2011070062671

Cheshire West and Chester, Tue 8th Mar 2011 06:05

A540 Single carriageway Cheshire West and Chester

Police Force: Cheshire

Severity: Serious

Accident Location

Easting: 340230, Northing: 367220

Longitude: -2.896201, Latitude: 53.198669

Accident Details

Accident Ref 2011070062671
Police Force Cheshire
Accident Severity Serious
Number of Vehicle 2
Number of Casualties 2
Date/Time Tue 8th Mar 2011 06:05
Local Authority District Cheshire West and Chester
Local Authority Highway Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Road A 540 (Single carriageway)
Speed Limit 30
Junction T or staggered junction
Auto traffic signal
Pedestrian Crossing None within 50 metres
Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction
Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None
Area Type Urban
Police Attended? Yes
LSOA of Accident Location E01018328

Vehicle Details

Vehicle #1

Vehicle Type Car
Make/Model BMW 118D SE
Engine Capacity (cc) 1995
Age of Vehicle (years) 1
Age Band of Driver 46 - 55
Driver Gender Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Towing/Articulation No tow/articulation
Vehicle Manoeuvre Going ahead other
Vehicle Location On main c'way - not in restricted lane
Junction Location Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road
Skidding/Overturning None
Hit Object in Carriageway None
Hit Object off Carriageway None
Vehicle Leaving Carriageway Did not leave carriageway
Point Of Impact Front
Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? No
Propulsion Type Heavy oil

Vehicle #2

Vehicle Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model DAF TRUCKS
Engine Capacity (cc) 4500
Age of Vehicle (years) 4
Age Band of Driver 26 - 35
Driver Gender Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Towing/Articulation Articulated vehicle
Vehicle Manoeuvre Moving off
Vehicle Location On main c'way - not in restricted lane
Junction Location Entering main road
Skidding/Overturning None
Hit Object in Carriageway None
Hit Object off Carriageway None
Vehicle Leaving Carriageway Did not leave carriageway
Point Of Impact Offside
Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? No
Propulsion Type Heavy oil

Casualty Details

Casualty #1 Vehicle #1

Casualty Class Driver or rider
Casualty Gender Male
Age Band Of Casualty 46 - 55
Casualty Severity Serious
Casualty Type Car occupant
Pedestrian Location Not a Pedestrian
Pedestrian Movement Not a Pedestrian

Casualty #2 Vehicle #2

Casualty Class Driver or rider
Casualty Gender Male
Age Band Of Casualty 26 - 35
Casualty Severity Slight
Casualty Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Pedestrian Location Not a Pedestrian
Pedestrian Movement Not a Pedestrian

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