Kia Soul and Volkswagen Polo crash on the B4237 in Newport - 15 Aug 2014

Accident reference 2014610054914

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 15 August 2014 at 15:53 a slight collision occurred near B4237, Newport involving 2 vehicles (kia soul, volkswagen polo) and 3 casualties (3 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
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.588073, -2.964492

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2014610054914
Police Reference 610054914
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Gwent
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B4237
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 733
Highway Authority W06000022
LSOA Code W01001613

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

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 KIA SOUL
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1582cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1390cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 45
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 65
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.