Fatal Austin Taxi crash on the B6242 - 5 Sep 1991

Accident reference 1991040DB2318

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 5 September 1991 at 22:55 a fatal collision occurred near B6242, B6243 involving 1 vehicle (austin taxi) 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Mini-roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991040DB2318
Police Reference 040DB2318
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road B6242
Second Road B6243
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 79

Junction Information

Junction Detail Mini-roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Zebra

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN TAXI
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 2520cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.