Serious Datsun Cherry and Vauxhall Chevette crash on the A656 - 23 Dec 1991

Accident reference 199113BC31191

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 23 December 1991 at 15:10 a serious collision occurred near A656 involving 2 vehicles (datsun cherry, vauxhall chevette) and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + 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: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199113BC31191
Police Reference 13BC31191
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force West Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A656
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 204

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN CHERRY
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1270cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CHEVETTE
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1256cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 65
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 57
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 82
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear 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.