Ford Sierra and Ford Escort crash on the B4254 in Merthyr Tydfil - 12 Mar 2000

Accident reference 2000620011262

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 12 March 2000 at 15:05 a slight collision occurred near B4254, Merthyr Tydfil involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra, ford escort) 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. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.660889, -3.287859

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2000620011262
Police Reference 620011262
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B4254
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 742
Highway Authority W06000024

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.