Serious Mercedes 200 and Citroen Xsara crash on the A485 in Carmarthenshire - 23 Sep 1999
Accident reference 199963AA17699
Accident summary
On Thursday 23 September 1999 at 12:00 a serious collision occurred near A485, Carmarthenshire involving 2 vehicles (mercedes 200, citroen xsara) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199963AA17699 |
| Police Reference | 63AA17699 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Dyfed-Powys |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A485 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 751 |
| Highway Authority | W06000010 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES 200 |
| Vehicle Age | 23 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2000cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | CITROEN XSARA |
| Engine Capacity | 1905cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
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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.