Optare Model Missing and Renault Clio and Nissan Micra crash on the A496 in Gwynedd - 2 Aug 2009

Accident reference 2009609144704

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 2 August 2009 at 12:40 a slight collision occurred near A496, Gwynedd involving 4 vehicles 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 daylight. 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: 52.719980, -4.046886

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2009609144704
Police Reference 609144704
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force North Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A496
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 722
Highway Authority W06000002
LSOA Code W01000049

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model OPTARE Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 4250cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT CLIO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1149cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1099cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model NISSAN MICRA
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle over 500cc rider or passenger
Age 48
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.