Crash on the A48 - 20 Nov 1979

Accident reference 1979620G03870

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 20 November 1979 at 18:45 a slight collision occurred near A48 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979620G03870
Police Reference 620G03870
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

First Road A48
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 702

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Zebra

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 50
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing on pedestrian crossing facility
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

Data Source

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