Ford Fiesta and Mercedes Clk Class crash on the A48 in Vale of Glamorgan - 18 Apr 2001

Accident reference 2001620034115

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 18 April 2001 at 10:30 a slight collision occurred near A48, Vale of Glamorgan involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, mercedes clk class) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.475944, -3.518945

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2001620034115
Police Reference 620034115
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A48
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 746
Highway Authority W06000014

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES CLK CLASS
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 3199cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Female
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 45
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 49
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.