Latitude: 51.7798 / 51°46'47"N
Longitude: -4.0737 / 4°4'25"W
OS Eastings: 257040
OS Northings: 211050
OS Grid: SN570110
Mapcode National: GBR DS.Z05V
Mapcode Global: VH4JG.BJRG
Accident ID
199763A506797
Date
Sunday 16 March 1997
Time
22:41
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Carmarthenshire
Local Authority (Highways)
Carmarthenshire Council
Police Force
Dyfed-Powys
Road Class
A(M)
Road Number
48
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
C
Second Road Number
2064
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
6 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1994cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Nearside |
Skidded. |
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded and overturned. Left carriageway Offside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Fatal |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Fatal |