Kawasaki Z550 and Lada Samara crash on the A474 in Neath Port Talbot - 11 Mar 1998

Accident reference 199862G008198

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 11 March 1998 at 04:55 a slight collision occurred near A474, Neath Port Talbot involving 2 vehicles (kawasaki z550, lada samara) 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199862G008198
Police Reference 62G008198
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A474
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 743
Highway Authority W06000012

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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model KAWASAKI Z550
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 553cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LADA SAMARA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1288cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 37
Sex Male
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.