Volkswagen Polo and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A565 - 8 May 1992

Accident reference 199205B300961

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 8 May 1992 at 17:20 a slight collision occurred near A565 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, vauxhall astra) 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199205B300961
Police Reference 05B300961
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Merseyside

Road & Location Details

First Road A565
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 93

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1300cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 72
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1699cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 35
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.