Fatal crash on the A56 - 12 Mar 1979
Accident reference 197906F000598
Accident summary
On Monday 12 March 1979 at 05:35 a fatal collision occurred near A56 involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: Single carriageway
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 197906F000598 |
| Police Reference | 06F000598 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | A56 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Local Authority District | 107 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.