Serious crash on the A40 in Monmouthshire - 23 Jun 1996

Accident reference 1996610065196

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 23 June 1996 at 21:30 a serious collision occurred near A40, A466, Monmouthshire involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996610065196
Police Reference 610065196
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Gwent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A40
Second Road A466
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 732
Highway Authority W06000021

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Footbridge or subway

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

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

Additional Details

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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.