Serious crash on the A55 in Denbighshire - 15 Feb 2019

Accident reference 201960X021476

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 15 February 2019 at 15:40 a serious collision occurred near A55, Denbighshire involving 1 vehicle (motorcycle over 500cc) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.265394, -3.488807

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201960X021476
Police Reference 60X021476
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force North Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A55
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 723
Highway Authority W06000004
LSOA Code W01000191

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 81
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Motorcycle over 500cc rider or passenger
Age 81
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.