Ford Transit and Toyota Carina crash on the A465 in Merthyr Tydfil - 29 May 1999

Accident reference 199962A010499

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 29 May 1999 at 06:50 a slight collision occurred near A465, A470, Merthyr Tydfil involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, toyota carina) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.761638, -3.409691

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199962A010499
Police Reference 62A010499
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A465
Second Road A470
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 742
Highway Authority W06000024

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TOYOTA CARINA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1762cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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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.