Vauxhall Cavalier and Ford Escort crash on the A538 - 26 Jan 1992

Accident reference 199206M015092

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 26 January 1992 at 01:00 a slight collision occurred near A538 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall cavalier, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Other junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199206M015092
Police Reference 06M015092
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A538
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 112

Junction Information

Junction Detail Other junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 41
Sex Male
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.