Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A540 - 17 Feb 1990

Accident reference 1990070A20212

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 17 February 1990 at 11:40 a slight collision occurred near A540, B5136 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen golf, vauxhall astra) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990070A20212
Police Reference 070A20212
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A540
Second Road B5136
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 123

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

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 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1196cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 38
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.