Serious crash on the A472 in Monmouthshire - 7 Oct 1996

Accident reference 1996610119996

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 7 October 1996 at 23:00 a serious collision occurred near A472, Monmouthshire involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) 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 - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996610119996
Police Reference 610119996
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Gwent

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A472
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 732
Highway Authority W06000021

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.