Crash on the A570 - 19 Dec 1979

Accident reference 197905L101465

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 19 December 1979 at 22:55 a slight collision occurred near A570, A58 involving 1 vehicle (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 197905L101465
Police Reference 05L101465
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Merseyside

Road & Location Details

First Road A570
Second Road A58
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 92

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 58
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Standing passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.