Fatal Ford Escort crash on the A48 - 23 Nov 1991

Accident reference 1991620D05260

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 23 November 1991 at 18:15 a fatal collision occurred near A48 involving 1 vehicle (ford escort) 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991620D05260
Police Reference 620D05260
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
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 40 mph
Local Authority District 699

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
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Engine Capacity 1300cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 73
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Data Source

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