Latitude: 52.2734 / 52°16'24"N
Longitude: 0.7903 / 0°47'25"E
OS Eastings: 590472
OS Northings: 267586
OS Grid: TL904675
Mapcode National: GBR RG1.GN1
Mapcode Global: VHKD5.N451
Accident ID
200237B013751
Date
Monday 13 May 2002
Time
18:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
St. Edmundsbury
Local Authority (Highways)
Suffolk County Council
Police Force
Suffolk
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
143
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
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 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2874cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Offside |
Skidded. |
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
3 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11000cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Offside |
|
3 |
11 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1995cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Offside |
Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
|
4 |
7 |
Petrol, 1396cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Serious |
1 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Serious |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
4 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Slight |