Volvo 760 and Erf Model Missing crash on the M6 - 8 Apr 1992

Accident reference 1992040BH0470

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 8 April 1992 at 13:34 a slight collision occurred near M6 involving 2 vehicles (volvo 760, erf model missing) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. 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 1992040BH0470
Police Reference 040BH0470
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road M6
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 76

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 760
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 2849cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ERF Model Missing
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 14000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 51
Sex Male
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.