Crash on the A56 - 28 Oct 1982

Accident reference 1982040GL0801

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 28 October 1982 at 10:50 a slight collision occurred near A56, B6383 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1982040GL0801
Police Reference 040GL0801
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A56
Second Road B6383
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 77

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

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

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 26
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.