Fatal Rover 200 Series and Nissan Bluebird crash on the A559 - 4 Jan 1991

Accident reference 1991071A30024

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 4 January 1991 at 12:45 a fatal collision occurred near A559 involving 2 vehicles (rover 200 series, nissan bluebird) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991071A30024
Police Reference 071A30024
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A559
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 127

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1342cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 78
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN BLUEBIRD
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1952cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 90
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 78
Sex Female
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.