Serious Datsun Stanza and Austin Morris Mini crash on the A595 - 20 Dec 1991

Accident reference 199103A004530

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 20 December 1991 at 16:40 a serious collision occurred near A595 involving 2 vehicles (datsun stanza, austin morris mini) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199103A004530
Police Reference 03A004530
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A595
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 63

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining 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 DATSUN STANZA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MORRIS MINI
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
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.