Volkswagen Golf and Rover 200 Series crash on the M4 in Cardiff - 19 Nov 2002
Accident reference 2002620072164
Accident summary
On Tuesday 19 November 2002 at 17:25 a slight collision occurred near M4, Cardiff involving 4 vehicles (volkswagen golf, van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, rover 200 series) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2002620072164 |
| Police Reference | 620072164 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | South Wales |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M4 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 741 |
| Highway Authority | W06000015 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights unlit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1896cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2494cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 200 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1994cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.