Proton Torch and Datsun 160 crash on the M4 - 20 Nov 1993

Accident reference 1993610118993

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 20 November 1993 at 22:57 a slight collision occurred near M4 involving 2 vehicles (proton torch, datsun 160) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1993610118993
Police Reference 610118993
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Gwent

Road & Location Details

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

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Other
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PROTON TORCH
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN 160
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1595cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 21
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 46
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

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