Crash on the A666 - 19 Mar 1981

Accident reference 1981040EC0366

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 19 March 1981 at 15:20 a slight collision occurred near A666, A674 involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1981040EC0366
Police Reference 040EC0366
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A666
Second Road A674
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 70

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

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 Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location On footway or verge
Pedestrian Movement Walking along in carriageway, back to traffic

Data Source

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