Latitude: 51.7156 / 51°42'56"N
Longitude: -2.9979 / 2°59'52"W
OS Eastings: 331157
OS Northings: 202345
OS Grid: SO311023
Mapcode National: GBR J5.34M9
Mapcode Global: VH79T.040N
Approximate location: Usk Rd, Pontypool NP4
Accident ID
2008610064908
Date
Saturday 27 September 2008
Time
15:27
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Torfaen
Local Authority (Highways)
Torfaen Council
Police Force
Gwent
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
4042
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Roundabout
Second Road Class
Unclassified
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 |
Motorcycle over 500cc |
3 |
Petrol, 1000cc |
Male, 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Central island of roundabout. Left carriageway Straight ahead at junction. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Motorcycle over 500cc rider or passenger |
1 |
35 |
Male |
Serious |