Fatal Ford Focus crash on the B4273 in Rhondda Cynon Taf - 27 Jan 2023

Accident reference 2023622300106

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 27 January 2023 at 18:30 a fatal collision occurred near B4273, Rhondda Cynon Taf involving 1 vehicle (ford focus) and 3 casualties (2 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 50 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.625637, -3.349041

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023622300106
Police Reference 622300106
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 3
Police Force South Wales
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B4273
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Highway Authority W06000016
LSOA Code W01001181

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FOCUS
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1560cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 32
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 7 (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.