Accident 199862E006898

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 20 March 1998 at 07:40 a serious collision occurred near A 48, Vale of Glamorgan involving 2 vehicles (volvo model missing, volkswagen polo) and 2 casualties (2 serious) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199862E006898
Police Reference 62E006898
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 48
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 746
Highway Authority W06000014

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 9603cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1043cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 25
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.