Mazda 323 and Rover Metro crash on the B5430 in Wrexham - 31 Jan 2003

Accident reference 2003600WR2007

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 31 January 2003 at 17:45 a slight collision occurred near B5430, Wrexham involving 2 vehicles (mazda 323, rover metro) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.065668, -3.095210

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003600WR2007
Police Reference 600WR2007
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force North Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B5430
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 725
Highway Authority W06000006

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAZDA 323
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1296cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER METRO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1120cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Female
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 23
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 59
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.