Volkswagen Polo and Bedford Model Missing crash on the A40 - 14 Oct 1991

Accident reference 199161B46791T

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 14 October 1991 at 05:20 a slight collision occurred near A40, B4293 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, bedford model missing) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199161B46791T
Police Reference 61B46791T
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Gwent

Road & Location Details

First Road A40
Second Road B4293
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 683

Junction Information

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

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Footbridge or subway

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1093cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BEDFORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
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.