Fatal crash on the M4 - 14 Mar 1980

Accident reference 198061A092800

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 14 March 1980 at 14:14 a fatal collision occurred near M4 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198061A092800
Police Reference 61A092800
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Gwent

Road & Location Details

First Road M4
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 684

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Road surface defective
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Male
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.