Ford Sierra and Ford Fiesta and Ford Escort crash on the M66 - 26 Jan 1992

Accident reference 199206X014692

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 26 January 1992 at 13:05 a slight collision occurred near M66 involving 4 vehicles 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199206X014692
Police Reference 06X014692
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road M66
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 101

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2304cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TOYOTA COROLLA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1290cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 39
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Data Source

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