Serious Kawasaki Zx400 and Mercedes 200 and Leyland Daf 200 crash on the A682 - 26 Jul 1991

Accident reference 1991040FA1354

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 26 July 1991 at 14:35 a serious collision occurred near A682 involving 3 vehicles (kawasaki zx400, mercedes 200, leyland daf 200) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991040FA1354
Police Reference 040FA1354
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A682
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 72

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 KAWASAKI ZX400
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 398cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 200
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 2796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF 200
Engine Capacity 2000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 37
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.