Austin Metro and Ford Sierra crash - 8 Dec 1995

Accident reference 199562H024895

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 8 December 1995 at 18:54 a slight collision occurred near A483 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, ford sierra) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199562H024895
Police Reference 62H024895
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road Unclassified road
Second Road A483
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 705

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
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 AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 63
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 12
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear 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.