Fatal Volkswagen Scirocco crash on the A674 - 10 Oct 1991

Accident reference 1991040CG1738

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 10 October 1991 at 23:35 a fatal collision occurred near A674 involving 1 vehicle (volkswagen scirocco) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991040CG1738
Police Reference 040CG1738
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A674
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 73

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1588cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 34
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.