Crash on the A87 - 19 Apr 1979

Accident reference 1979910070059

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 19 April 1979 at 12:50 a slight collision occurred near A87 involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1979910070059
Police Reference 910070059
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northern

Road & Location Details

First Road A87
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 807

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no 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 right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 45
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.