Serious Ford Escort and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the M62 - 6 Sep 1993

Accident reference 199313MU23593

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 6 September 1993 at 07:45 a serious collision occurred near M62 involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, mercedes model missing) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199313MU23593
Police Reference 13MU23593
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force West Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road M62
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 203

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 FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2399cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.