BMW Model Missing and Ford Escort and Mercedes 200 crash on the A540 - 19 Jan 1990

Accident reference 1990070A20085

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 19 January 1990 at 21:40 a slight collision occurred near A540 involving 4 vehicles 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990070A20085
Police Reference 070A20085
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A540
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 123

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1766cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 200
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 2399cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 440
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1721cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Female
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.