Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A470 in Rhondda Cynon Taf - 3 Jan 1998
Accident reference 199862B003098
Accident summary
On Saturday 3 January 1998 at 23:40 a slight collision occurred near A 470, Rhondda Cynon Taf involving 1 vehicle (mercedes sprinter) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199862B003098 |
| Police Reference | 62B003098 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 470 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 744 |
| Highway Authority | W06000016 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights unlit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2874cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 36 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.