Accident 2008620175420

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 20 January 2008 at 06:45 a serious collision occurred near Motorway 4, Bridgend involving 9 vehicles and 5 casualties (1 serious, 4 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.513869, -3.492679

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2008620175420
Police Reference 620175420
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 9
Casualties 5
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 4
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 740
Highway Authority W06000013
LSOA Code W01001160

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (9)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model MITSUBISHI CANTER
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 3908cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model HYUNDAI GETZ
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1086cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2720cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SEAT IBIZA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1391cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FOCUS
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 9

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Unknown
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (5)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 59
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 25
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 6

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 34
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 7

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 8

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.