Fatal crash on the A862 - 6 May 1989

Accident reference 1989910090293

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 6 May 1989 at 18:00 a fatal collision occurred near A862 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 daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1989910090293
Police Reference 910090293
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northern

Road & Location Details

First Road A862
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 809

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 Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 26
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.