Serious crash on the A50 - 12 Feb 1982

Accident reference 1982072B20174

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 12 February 1982 at 19:50 a serious collision occurred near A50 involving 3 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1982072B20174
Police Reference 072B20174
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A50
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 121

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Previous accident

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 25
Sex Male
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.