Volkswagen Polo crash on the A470 in Merthyr Tydfil - 20 Jan 2018

Accident reference 2018621800093

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 20 January 2018 at 21:35 a slight collision occurred near A470, Merthyr Tydfil involving 1 vehicle (volkswagen polo) 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 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: 51.669666, -3.332415

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2018621800093
Police Reference 621800093
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A470
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 742
Highway Authority W06000024
LSOA Code W01001321

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 1422cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

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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.