Ford Fiesta and Leyland Model Missing and Lancia Prisma crash on the M62 - 14 Jan 1991

Accident reference 199113MU00891

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 14 January 1991 at 17:20 a slight collision occurred near M62 involving 8 vehicles and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199113MU00891
Police Reference 13MU00891
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 8
Casualties 2
Police Force West Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road M62
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 206

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (8)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 5880cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LANCIA PRISMA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1586cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1608cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Female

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 11000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 7

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.