Fatal Vauxhall Corsa and Yamaha Yzf R6 crash on the A48 in Wye Valley - 3 Nov 2007

Accident reference 2007530192590

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 3 November 2007 at 16:15 a fatal collision occurred near A48, B4231, Wye Valley involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall corsa, yamaha yzf r6) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.718710, -2.533115

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2007530192590
Police Reference 530192590
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Gloucestershire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A48
Second Road B4231
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 622
Highway Authority E10000013
LSOA Code E01022226

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 VAUXHALL CORSA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 973cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Make/Model YAMAHA YZF R6
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 599cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

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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.