Vauxhall Astra and Volvo 345 and Kawasaki Zx750 crash on the A59 - 24 Sep 1990

Accident reference 1990040DA2621

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 24 September 1990 at 17:40 a slight collision occurred near A59 involving 3 vehicles (vauxhall astra, volvo 345, kawasaki zx750) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990040DA2621
Police Reference 040DA2621
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A59
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 79

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1196cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 345
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1397cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model KAWASAKI ZX750
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 738cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.