Renault Megane and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A468 in Newport - 18 Jan 2005

Accident reference 2005610003605

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 18 January 2005 at 09:05 a slight collision occurred near A468, Newport involving 3 vehicles (renault megane, car, vauxhall astra) 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
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.579081, -3.061270

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2005610003605
Police Reference 610003605
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Gwent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A468
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 733
Highway Authority W06000022
LSOA Code W01001638

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT MEGANE
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1686cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 37
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.