Fatal BMW X3 crash on the M4 in Bridgend - 30 Jan 2007
Accident reference 2007620163365
Accident summary
On Tuesday 30 January 2007 at 00:01 a fatal collision occurred near M4, A4063, Bridgend involving 1 vehicle (bmw x3) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Slip road
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2007620163365 |
| Police Reference | 620163365 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Slip road |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Zebra |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Pedestrian in carriageway - not injured |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW X3 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2993cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In carriageway, crossing elsewhere |
| Pedestrian Movement | Unknown or other |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.