Crash on the M6 - 2 May 1979

Accident reference 197906L000903

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 2 May 1979 at 03:00 a slight collision occurred near M6 involving 1 vehicle (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 197906L000903
Police Reference 06L000903
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road M6
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 114

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Other
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions Road surface defective
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

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