Fatal Vauxhall Cavalier and Ford Orion crash on the A481 in Powys - 5 Jun 1998

Accident reference 199863BB09798

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 5 June 1998 at 07:11 a fatal collision occurred near A481, Powys involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall cavalier, ford orion) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199863BB09798
Police Reference 63BB09798
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dyfed-Powys

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A481
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 753
Highway Authority W06000023

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 68
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

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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.