Crash on the A59 - 17 Jun 1981

Accident reference 1981040KK0448

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 17 June 1981 at 00:25 a slight collision occurred near A59, B5197 involving 2 vehicles and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1981040KK0448
Police Reference 040KK0448
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A59
Second Road B5197
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 84

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
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.