Volkswagen Golf and Austin Maestro crash on the M62 - 18 Aug 1993

Accident reference 199306X116193

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 18 August 1993 at 13:10 a slight collision occurred near M62 involving 3 vehicles (volkswagen golf, austin maestro) 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199306X116193
Police Reference 06X116193
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

First Road M62
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 107

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Engine Capacity 1391cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1588cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MAESTRO
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 23
Sex Male
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.