Fatal crash on the A570 - 27 Jul 1986

Accident reference 1986040CJ0986

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 27 July 1986 at 14:30 a fatal collision occurred near A570 involving 2 vehicles and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1986040CJ0986
Police Reference 040CJ0986
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A570
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 84

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 Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 66
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 66
Sex Female
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.