Lexus Ls400 and Vauxhall Astra and Fiat Punto crash on the A487 in Ceredigion - 1 Aug 1998

Accident reference 199863AA13198

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 1 August 1998 at 17:30 a slight collision occurred near A487, B4342, Ceredigion involving 3 vehicles (lexus ls400, vauxhall astra, fiat punto) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199863AA13198
Police Reference 63AA13198
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dyfed-Powys

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A487
Second Road B4342
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 750
Highway Authority W06000008

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEXUS LS400
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 3969cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1389cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT PUNTO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1108cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 48
Sex Female
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.