Crash on the A668 - 7 Mar 1979

Accident reference 197906N000329

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 7 March 1979 at 07:00 a slight collision occurred near A668 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) 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 daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 197906N000329
Police Reference 06N000329
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A668
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 101

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 13
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 13
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.