Fatal crash on the A682 - 7 Sep 1988

Accident reference 1988040FG1463

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 7 September 1988 at 22:45 a fatal collision occurred near A682 involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1988040FG1463
Police Reference 040FG1463
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A682
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 80

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.