Crash on the A56 - 24 Sep 1989

Accident reference 198906M216089

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 24 September 1989 at 00:15 a slight collision occurred near A56, B5397 involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198906M216089
Police Reference 06M216089
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A56
Second Road B5397
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 112

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
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.