Serious Kawasaki Z440 and Morris 575 crash on the A5295 - 9 Mar 1992

Accident reference 199203A000850

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 9 March 1992 at 12:00 a serious collision occurred near A5295 involving 2 vehicles (kawasaki z440, morris 575) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + 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 199203A000850
Police Reference 03A000850
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A5295
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 63

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model KAWASAKI Z440
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 440cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MORRIS 575
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 44
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.