Fatal BMW Model Missing and Rover Maestro crash on the B5259 - 28 Sep 1993

Accident reference 199304A165793

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 28 September 1993 at 14:35 a fatal collision occurred near B5259 involving 2 vehicles (bmw model missing, rover maestro) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199304A165793
Police Reference 04A165793
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road B5259
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 74

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 Unknown
Make/Model BMW Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 980cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 42
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.