Serious Dodge Model Missing and Ford Escort crash on the A583 - 14 Oct 1990

Accident reference 1990040DE2849

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 14 October 1990 at 19:40 a serious collision occurred near A583 involving 2 vehicles (dodge model missing, ford escort) and 10 casualties (10 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990040DE2849
Police Reference 040DE2849
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 10
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A583
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 79

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DODGE Model Missing
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1720cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Casualties (10)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 63
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 34
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 35
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 48
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 6

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 7

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 8

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 45
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 9

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 10

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 33
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 24
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.