Fatal Austin Allegro crash on the A5230 - 14 Nov 1990

Accident reference 1990040AB3054

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 14 November 1990 at 14:00 a fatal collision occurred near A5230 involving 1 vehicle (austin allegro) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990040AB3054
Police Reference 040AB3054
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A5230
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 71

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN ALLEGRO
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 64
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 60
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

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