Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Omega crash on the A473 in Rhondda Cynon Taf - 12 Oct 2006

Accident reference 2006620158956

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 12 October 2006 at 03:01 a slight collision occurred near A473, Rhondda Cynon Taf involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, vauxhall omega) 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 darkness - lighting unknown. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.537961, -3.435645

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2006620158956
Police Reference 620158956
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A473
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 744
Highway Authority W06000016
LSOA Code W01001190

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Taxi/Private hire car
Make/Model VAUXHALL OMEGA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Taxi/Private hire car occupant
Age 57
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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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.