Latitude: 51.527 / 51°31'37"N
Longitude: -3.2417 / 3°14'30"W
OS Eastings: 313956
OS Northings: 181624
OS Grid: ST139816
Mapcode National: GBR K22.3L
Mapcode Global: VH6DZ.RWL9
Accident ID
2001620033292
Date
Wednesday 4 April 2001
Time
05:52
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Cardiff
Local Authority (Highways)
Cardiff Council
Police Force
South Wales
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
4
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 12170cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Front |
Hit Parked vehicle. |
2 |
Other vehicle |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Back |
Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
||
3 |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1686cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to right |
Back |
Skidded. |
|
4 |
1 |
Petrol, 1124cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
Other vehicle occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Fatal |
5 |
Passenger |
Other vehicle occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Fatal |
3 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
|
4 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |