Nissan Cabstar and Volvo 480 crash on the A596 - 20 Mar 1993

Accident reference 199303B001080

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 20 March 1993 at 09:45 a slight collision occurred near A596, B5301 involving 2 vehicles (nissan cabstar, volvo 480) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199303B001080
Police Reference 03B001080
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A596
Second Road B5301
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 60

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model NISSAN CABSTAR
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2289cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 480
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1721cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 13
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.