Austin Maestro crash on the B5253 - 4 Jan 1990

Accident reference 1990040DC0089

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 4 January 1990 at 12:50 a slight collision occurred near B5253 involving 3 vehicles (austin maestro) and 2 casualties (2 slight) 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 1990040DC0089
Police Reference 040DC0089
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road B5253
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 83

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre U-turn

Driver Information

Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model AUSTIN MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 64
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 20
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.