Fatal Volkswagen Golf crash on the A560 - 10 Aug 1993

Accident reference 199306J180693

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 10 August 1993 at 09:00 a fatal collision occurred near A560 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen golf) and 2 casualties (2 fatal) 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199306J180693
Police Reference 06J180693
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A560
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 109

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 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1595cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 68
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 70
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

Data Source

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