Fatal Mercedes Model Missing and Ford Fiesta and Ford Escort crash on the M61 - 28 Feb 1992

Accident reference 199206X032492

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 28 February 1992 at 08:55 a fatal collision occurred near M61 involving 10 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. 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 199206X032492
Police Reference 06X032492
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 10
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road M61
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 100

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (10)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 5958cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1118cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FIAT 127
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1049cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER METRO
Engine Capacity 1118cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Vehicle 9

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND ROADRUNNER
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 10

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FT 95
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 11600cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 10

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Unknown or other
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

Data Source

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