Vauxhall Zafira crash on the M4 in Bridgend - 5 Apr 2009

Accident reference 2009620188670

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 5 April 2009 at 14:17 a slight collision occurred near M4, A4229, Bridgend involving 3 vehicles (car, vauxhall zafira) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Slip road
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.516225, -3.696409

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2009620188670
Police Reference 620188670
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M4
Second Road A4229
Road Type Slip road
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 740
Highway Authority W06000013
LSOA Code W01001000

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
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.