Latitude: 51.9097 / 51°54'34"N
Longitude: -0.6243 / 0°37'27"W
OS Eastings: 494730
OS Northings: 224355
OS Grid: SP947243
Mapcode National: GBR F3B.BYV
Mapcode Global: VHFRB.48BC
Accident ID
2001400D03712
Date
Friday 16 November 2001
Time
16:20
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
6
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Bedfordshire
Local Authority (Highways)
Central Bedfordshire Council
Police Force
Bedfordshire
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
C
Road Number
238
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
Previous accident
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1929cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. |
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
9 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Did not impact |
|
3 |
11 |
Petrol, 1396cc |
Female, |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Did not impact |
|
|
4 |
4 |
Petrol, 1149cc |
Female, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Did not impact |
|
|
5 |
15 |
Petrol, 957cc |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Did not impact |
|
|
6 |
3 |
Petrol, 1275cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
6 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Fatal |