Skoda Octavia crash on the A48 in Neath Port Talbot - 13 Sep 2007

Accident reference 2007620171694

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 13 September 2007 at 09:20 a slight collision occurred near A 48, A 483, Neath Port Talbot involving 2 vehicles (car, skoda octavia) and 2 casualties (2 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.633179, -3.836313

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2007620171694
Police Reference 620171694
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 48
Second Road A 483
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 743
Highway Authority W06000012

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Auto traffic signal - out of order
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SKODA OCTAVIA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 31
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front 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.