Serious crash on the B4265 - 16 May 1979
Accident reference 1979620E01250
Accident summary
On Wednesday 16 May 1979 at 16:25 a serious collision occurred near B4265 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 50 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1979620E01250 |
| Police Reference | 620E01250 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | B4265 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Local Authority District | 701 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | More than 4 arms (not roundabout) |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking on nearside |
Driver Information
| Age | 60 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Pedal cycle |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 15 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Cyclist |
| Age | 15 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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.