Fatal crash on the M61 - 1 Aug 1985

Accident reference 198506F196485

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 1 August 1985 at 09:04 a fatal collision occurred near M61 involving 2 vehicles and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 fatal) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198506F196485
Police Reference 06F196485
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road M61
Second Road M61
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 107

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 Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 49
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.