Fatal Vauxhall Astra and Talbot Model Missing crash on the A672 - 4 Oct 1991

Accident reference 199106Q240791

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 4 October 1991 at 03:30 a fatal collision occurred near A672, B6197 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, talbot model missing) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199106Q240791
Police Reference 06Q240791
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A672
Second Road B6197
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 104

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model TALBOT Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1971cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front 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.