Latitude: 51.8814 / 51°52'52"N
Longitude: -0.4236 / 0°25'25"W
OS Eastings: 508600
OS Northings: 221485
OS Grid: TL086214
Mapcode National: GBR TRL.GS
Mapcode Global: VHFRF.LZX4
Accident ID
2007400C01664
Date
Thursday 24 May 2007
Time
07:08
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Luton
Local Authority (Highways)
Luton Borough Council
Police Force
Bedfordshire
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
505
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Roundabout
Second Road Class
A
Second Road Number
6
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
10 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1700cc |
Male, 59 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Changing lane to right |
Offside |
|
2 |
Motorcycle over 500cc |
Male, 53 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Nearside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside and rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
||
3 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
13 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 44 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Motorcycle over 500cc rider or passenger |
2 |
53 |
Male |
Serious |