Fatal Ford Fiesta and Ford Escort crash on the A62 - 4 Mar 1990

Accident reference 199006Q056090

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 4 March 1990 at 21:36 a fatal collision occurred near A62, B6194 involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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 199006Q056090
Police Reference 06Q056090
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A62
Second Road B6194
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 104

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Authorised person

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Auto signal part defective
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 957cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 44
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.