Ford Orion and Ford Fiesta crash on the A589 - 4 Aug 1991

Accident reference 1991040BB1023

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 4 August 1991 at 17:45 a slight collision occurred near A589, B5321 involving 3 vehicles (ford orion, ford fiesta) 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991040BB1023
Police Reference 040BB1023
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A589
Second Road B5321
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 76

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1296cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 59
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.