Volkswagen Polo and Lada Samara crash on the A579 - 16 Apr 1993

Accident reference 199306L095093

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 16 April 1993 at 11:10 a slight collision occurred near A579 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, lada samara) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199306L095093
Police Reference 06L095093
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road A579
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 114

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 POLO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1000cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LADA SAMARA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1499cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 65
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 60
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front 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.