Ford Transit and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A4042 in Newport - 27 May 2005

Accident reference 2005610054505

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 27 May 2005 at 16:40 a slight collision occurred near A4042, B4591, Newport involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, vauxhall astra) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as unknown. 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: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.590275, -2.994694

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2005610054505
Police Reference 610054505
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Gwent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A4042
Second Road B4591
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 733
Highway Authority W06000022
LSOA Code W01001687

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Footbridge or subway

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Unknown
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats)
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2402cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Taking pupil to/from school

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1686cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 55
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear 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.