Ford Escort and Proton Persona crash on the A465 in Merthyr Tydfil - 18 Dec 1999
Accident reference 1999620007594
Accident summary
On Saturday 18 December 1999 at 18:40 a slight collision occurred near A465, Merthyr Tydfil involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, proton persona) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing + high winds. Road surface conditions were snow. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1999620007594 |
| Police Reference | 620007594 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A465 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 742 |
| Highway Authority | W06000024 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Snowing + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Snow |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1297cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | PROTON PERSONA |
| Engine Capacity | 1299cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.