Fatal Nissan Cabstar and Erf Model Missing crash on the M4 - 12 Jan 1994

Accident reference 199462G001394

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 12 January 1994 at 07:45 a fatal collision occurred near M4 involving 2 vehicles (nissan cabstar, erf model missing) and 3 casualties (1 fatal, 2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. 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
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199462G001394
Police Reference 62G001394
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road M4
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 702

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model NISSAN CABSTAR
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2494cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ERF Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 14000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 44
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 27
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.