Serious crash on the A62 - 19 Dec 1989

Accident reference 198913EA58189

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 19 December 1989 at 07:19 a serious collision occurred near A62 involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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 198913EA58189
Police Reference 13EA58189
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A62
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 203

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Vehicle Age 7 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Engine Capacity 1296cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 18
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.