Fatal Reliant Rialto and Citroen Bx crash on the A556 - 14 Jan 1990

Accident reference 1990070E10052

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 14 January 1990 at 18:40 a fatal collision occurred near A556, B5152 involving 2 vehicles (reliant rialto, citroen bx) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) 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: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990070E10052
Police Reference 070E10052
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A556
Second Road B5152
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 127

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
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 (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RELIANT RIALTO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 848cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN BX
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 59
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 52
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.