Accident 199762E032597

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 10 December 1997 at 14:33 a fatal collision occurred near Vale of Glamorgan involving 4 vehicles (leyland freighter, renault trafic, vauxhall astra) 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199762E032597
Police Reference 62E032597
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 746
Highway Authority W06000014

Junction Information

Junction Detail 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 (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND FREIGHTER
Vehicle Age 6 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT TRAFIC
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 2068cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 17
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.