Latitude: 51.0238 / 51°1'25"N
Longitude: -3.0567 / 3°3'24"W
OS Eastings: 325986
OS Northings: 125473
OS Grid: ST259254
Mapcode National: GBR M3.HTNQ
Mapcode Global: FRA 46HD.T5H
Accident ID
2011520104554
Date
Sunday 24 July 2011
Time
00:09
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Taunton Deane
Local Authority (Highways)
Somerset County Council
Police Force
Avon and Somerset
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 - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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 |
Car |
Not known, |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
||
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
13 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 49 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
3 |
Car |
11 |
Petrol, 998cc |
Male, 43 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
49 |
Male |
Serious |