Morris Marina and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A589 - 4 Oct 1990

Accident reference 1990040BB1476

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 4 October 1990 at 14:30 a slight collision occurred near A589 involving 2 vehicles (morris marina, vauxhall astra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990040BB1476
Police Reference 040BB1476
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A589
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 76

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MORRIS MARINA
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 75
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 67
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing on pedestrian crossing facility
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Data Source

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