Car Accident #2011370427311

St. Edmundsbury, Sun 23rd Oct 2011 05:40

A143 Single carriageway Suffolk

Police Force: Suffolk

Severity: Serious

Easting: 578140, Northing: 256450

Longitude: 0.603965, Latitude: 52.177498

Accident Ref	2011370427311
Police Force	Suffolk
Accident Severity	Serious
Number of Vehicle	1
Number of Casualties	1
Date/Time	Sun 23rd Oct 2011 05:40
Local Authority District	St. Edmundsbury
Local Authority Highway	Suffolk (E10000029)
Road	A 143 (Single carriageway)
Speed Limit	60
Junction	T or staggered junction Give way or uncontrolled
Pedestrian Crossing	None within 50 metres No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Light Conditions	Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions	Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions	Wet or damp
Special Conditions	None
Carriageway Hazards	None
Area Type	Rural
Police Attended?	Yes
LSOA of Accident Location	E01030150

Vehicle Type	Car
Make/Model	VOLKSWAGEN POLO CL DIESEL
Engine Capacity (cc)	1896
Age of Vehicle (years)	14
Age Band of Driver	46 - 55
Driver Gender	Male
Journey Purpose	Commuting to/from work
Towing/Articulation	No tow/articulation
Vehicle Manoeuvre	Going ahead right-hand bend
Vehicle Location	On main c'way - not in restricted lane
Junction Location	Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach
Skidding/Overturning	Skidded
Hit Object in Carriageway	None
Hit Object off Carriageway	Tree
Vehicle Leaving Carriageway	Offside
Point Of Impact	Nearside
Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?	No
Propulsion Type	Heavy oil