Serious Renault Trafic and Leyland Roadrunner crash on the M63 - 6 Aug 1991

Accident reference 199106M164091

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 6 August 1991 at 09:35 a serious collision occurred near M63 involving 2 vehicles (renault trafic, leyland roadrunner) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199106M164091
Police Reference 06M164091
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road M63
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 112

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Auto signal part defective
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT TRAFIC
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND ROADRUNNER
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 22
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.