Latitude: 52.9936 / 52°59'36"N
Longitude: -4.4069 / 4°24'24"W
OS Eastings: 238550
OS Northings: 346740
OS Grid: SH385467
Mapcode National: GBR 5B.HHXS
Mapcode Global: WH444.80PV
Approximate location: A499, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 5PT
Accident ID
1998600GN8008
Date
Wednesday 15 April 1998
Time
14:00
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
7
Local Authority (Administrative)
Gwynedd
Local Authority (Highways)
Gwynedd Council
Police Force
North Wales
Road Class
A
Road Number
499
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
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 |
Other vehicle |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Other permanent object. |
||
2 |
9 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 6700cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Other vehicle occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Fatal |
2 |
Passenger |
Other vehicle occupant |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Fatal |
3 |
Passenger |
Other vehicle occupant |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |
4 |
Passenger |
Other vehicle occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |
5 |
Passenger |
Other vehicle occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |
6 |
Driver or rider |
Other vehicle occupant |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
7 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |