Ford Orion and Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A40 in Powys - 21 Aug 2000

Accident reference 200063BB14400

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 21 August 2000 at 22:15 a slight collision occurred near A40, Powys involving 2 vehicles (ford orion, vauxhall corsa) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.952210, -3.451021

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200063BB14400
Police Reference 63BB14400
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Dyfed-Powys
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A40
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 753
Highway Authority W06000023

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CORSA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1389cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 10
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 37
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.