Crash on the A48 - 5 Oct 1979

Accident reference 1979620D04790

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 5 October 1979 at 20:40 a slight collision occurred near A48, A4119 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979620D04790
Police Reference 620D04790
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

First Road A48
Second Road A4119
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 699

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Road surface defective
Carriageway Hazards Vehicle load on road

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.