Austin Taxi crash on the A59 - 7 Jul 1990

Accident reference 199005C200945

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 7 July 1990 at 21:15 a slight collision occurred near A59 involving 1 vehicle (austin taxi) 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 daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199005C200945
Police Reference 05C200945
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Merseyside

Road & Location Details

First Road A59
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 91

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 no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN TAXI
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 2520cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
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.