Serious Volvo Model Missing and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the A6 - 30 Sep 1990

Accident reference 1990040DG2767

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 30 September 1990 at 12:13 a serious collision occurred near A6, M61 involving 2 vehicles (volvo model missing, mercedes model missing) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Other junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990040DG2767
Police Reference 040DG2767
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A6
Second Road M61
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 83

Junction Information

Junction Detail Other junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 14620cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 56
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.