Latitude: 52.5167 / 52°31'0"N
Longitude: -1.9721 / 1°58'19"W
OS Eastings: 401988
OS Northings: 290976
OS Grid: SP019909
Mapcode National: GBR 2HV.FQ
Mapcode Global: VH9YV.R0SK
Accident ID
200920Z002201
Date
Saturday 31 January 2009
Time
22:36
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Sandwell
Local Authority (Highways)
Sandwell Borough Council
Police Force
West Midlands
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
5
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Other
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 |
Car |
1 |
Petrol, 1798cc |
Male, 50 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
|
2 |
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
13 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11000cc |
Male, 38 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Slowing or stopping |
Did not impact |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats), Alighting |
2 |
22 |
Male |
Fatal |