Fatal Datsun Sunny crash on the A579 - 14 Jan 1992

Accident reference 199206K011992

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 14 January 1992 at 21:45 a fatal collision occurred near A579 involving 1 vehicle (datsun sunny) and 2 casualties (2 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199206K011992
Police Reference 06K011992
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A579
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 100

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 Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN SUNNY
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1270cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 66
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing elsewhere within 50m. of pedestrian crossing
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from nearside - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 79
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing elsewhere within 50m. of pedestrian crossing
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from nearside - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.