Bedford Astra and Ford Transit crash on the A56 - 31 Jul 1990

Accident reference 1990070A10905

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 31 July 1990 at 07:35 a slight collision occurred near A56 involving 2 vehicles (bedford astra, ford transit) and 1 casualty (1 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990070A10905
Police Reference 070A10905
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A56
Second Road A56
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 120

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model BEDFORD ASTRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1699cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 43
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.