MG 3 and Ford Ka and Volvo Xc90 crash on the M4 in Carmarthenshire - 24 Aug 2023

Accident reference 2023631345301

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 24 August 2023 at 20:50 a slight collision occurred near M4, A48, Carmarthenshire involving 3 vehicles (mg 3, ford ka, volvo xc90) 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 darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 51.745214, -4.065361

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2023631345301
Police Reference 631345301
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Dyfed-Powys
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M4
Second Road A48
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Highway Authority W06000010
LSOA Code W01000665

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MG 3
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1498cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD KA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1242cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLVO XC90
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1969cc
Fuel Type Hybrid electric
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 52
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 8 (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.