Fatal Vauxhall Nova and Renault 9 crash on the B5178 - 15 Aug 1991

Accident reference 199105D301549

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 15 August 1991 at 20:05 a fatal collision occurred near B5178 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall nova, renault 9) 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 daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199105D301549
Police Reference 05D301549
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Merseyside

Road & Location Details

First Road B5178
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 91

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 VAUXHALL NOVA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1196cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 9
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1397cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 68
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location On footway or verge
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.