Ford Escort and Ford Sierra crash on the A40 - 17 Jan 1990

Accident reference 199063C502290

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 17 January 1990 at 09:45 a slight collision occurred near A40, B4314 involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, ford sierra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199063C502290
Police Reference 63C502290
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dyfed-Powys

Road & Location Details

First Road A40
Second Road B4314
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 715

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2304cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 65
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.