Accident 199762E007297

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 12 April 1997 at 21:45 a fatal collision occurred near A 48, Vale of Glamorgan involving 1 vehicle (nissan bluebird) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199762E007297
Police Reference 62E007297
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 48
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 746
Highway Authority W06000014

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN BLUEBIRD
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1973cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Male
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.