Serious Kawasaki Z550 and Nissan Cabstar and Fiat Panda crash on the A469 - 4 Jan 1995

Accident reference 199562L000195

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 4 January 1995 at 16:00 a serious collision occurred near A469 involving 3 vehicles (kawasaki z550, nissan cabstar, fiat panda) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199562L000195
Police Reference 62L000195
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A469
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 699

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Other
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Road surface defective
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model KAWASAKI Z550
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 750cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model NISSAN CABSTAR
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 2289cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT PANDA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 999cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.