Fatal crash on the A565 - 16 Nov 1986

Accident reference 1986040CH1580

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 16 November 1986 at 10:35 a fatal collision occurred near A565 involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1986040CH1580
Police Reference 040CH1580
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A565
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 84

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
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 None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 20
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.