Daihatsu Sportrak and Ford Escort crash on the A48 in Neath Port Talbot - 20 Feb 2002

Accident reference 2002620054035

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 20 February 2002 at 23:00 a slight collision occurred near A48, Neath Port Talbot involving 2 vehicles (daihatsu sportrak, ford escort) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.618542, -3.811886

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2002620054035
Police Reference 620054035
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A48
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 743
Highway Authority W06000012

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DAIHATSU SPORTRAK
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1589cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1391cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
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.