Crash on the A588 - 7 Oct 1985

Accident reference 1985040BK1444

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 7 October 1985 at 09:40 a slight collision occurred near A588 involving 1 vehicle (motorcycle 50cc and under) 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1985040BK1444
Police Reference 040BK1444
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A588
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 85

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Road surface defective
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 50cc and under
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger
Age 42
Sex Female
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.