Austin Metro and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B4006 in Swindon - 18 Sep 1996

Accident reference 199654DN06206

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 18 September 1996 at 10:50 a slight collision occurred near B 4006, Swindon involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, vauxhall cavalier) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Mini-roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199654DN06206
Police Reference 54DN06206
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Wiltshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B 4006
Second Road B 4006
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 633
Highway Authority E06000030

Junction Information

Junction Detail Mini-roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 15 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 44
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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Data Source

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