Erf Model Missing and Renault Clio and Volkswagen Passat crash on the M4 in Newport - 12 Feb 1997
Accident reference 1997610025797
Accident summary
On Wednesday 12 February 1997 at 16:25 a slight collision occurred near M4, Newport involving 3 vehicles (erf model missing, renault clio, volkswagen passat) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1997610025797 |
| Police Reference | 610025797 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Gwent |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | M4 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 733 |
| Highway Authority | W06000022 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ERF Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1000cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Changing lane to left |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT CLIO |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Female |
| 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.