Chrysler Neon and Citroen Xantia and Honda Civic crash on the M4 in Wiltshire - 6 Dec 1998
Accident reference 199854MB01188
Accident summary
On Sunday 6 December 1998 at 15:17 a slight collision occurred near M4, Wiltshire involving 4 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no 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: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199854MB01188 |
| Police Reference | 54MB01188 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Wiltshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M4 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 631 |
| Highway Authority | E06000054 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | Roadworks |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | CHRYSLER NEON |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1966cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 65 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | CITROEN XANTIA |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1905cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | HONDA CIVIC |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1493cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 20 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 200 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1396cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 52 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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.