Fatal Ford Courier and Ford Transit crash on the M6 in Eden - 22 Jun 1995

Accident reference 1995030001718

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 22 June 1995 at 08:36 a fatal collision occurred near M6, Eden involving 2 vehicles (ford courier, ford transit) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1995030001718
Police Reference 030001718
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M6
Second Road M6
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 64
Highway Authority E10000006

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD COURIER
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In centre of carriageway - not on refuge, island or central reservation
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

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Data Source

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