Peugeot 205 and Fiat Uno and Austin Metro crash on the A679 - 23 May 1993

Accident reference 199304E117793

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 23 May 1993 at 12:10 a slight collision occurred near A679 involving 4 vehicles 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199304E117793
Police Reference 04E117793
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

First Road A679
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 75

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 Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 205
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT UNO
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1697cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.