Serious Skoda Fabia and Kia Picanto crash on the B4215 in Wye Valley - 25 Jan 2023

Accident reference 2023531268964

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 25 January 2023 at 16:01 a serious collision occurred near B4215, B4221, Wye Valley involving 2 vehicles (skoda fabia, kia picanto) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.933792, -2.407932

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023531268964
Police Reference 531268964
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Gloucestershire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B4215
Second Road B4221
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Highway Authority E10000013
LSOA Code E01022267

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control Control by other authorised person
Physical Facilities No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SKODA FABIA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 999cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 77
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model KIA PICANTO
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 77
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 27
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

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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.