Latitude: 51.892 / 51°53'31"N
Longitude: 0.8489 / 0°50'56"E
OS Eastings: 596132
OS Northings: 225335
OS Grid: TL961253
Mapcode National: GBR RLR.CFZ
Mapcode Global: VHKFY.NPNX
Accident ID
20004200E0653
Date
Sunday 24 December 2000
Time
17:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Colchester
Local Authority (Highways)
Essex County Council
Police Force
Essex
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
12
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Urban
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
7 |
Petrol, 1597cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
|
2 |
1 |
Petrol, 1396cc |
Female, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
3 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
|||
4 |
12 |
Petrol, 1596cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Slight |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
4 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
5 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |