Austin Metro and Ford Granada crash on the A585 - 12 May 1991

Accident reference 1991040AH1300

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 12 May 1991 at 13:40 a slight collision occurred near A585, A588 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, ford granada) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991040AH1300
Police Reference 040AH1300
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A585
Second Road A588
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 85

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 82
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD GRANADA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 29
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear 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.