Fatal Peugeot 205 and Vauxhall Astra crash on the A595 in Allerdale - 2 Jul 1995

Accident reference 1995030001835

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 2 July 1995 at 20:08 a fatal collision occurred near A595, Allerdale involving 2 vehicles (peugeot 205, vauxhall astra) and 5 casualties (1 fatal, 4 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1995030001835
Police Reference 030001835
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 5
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A595
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 60
Highway Authority E10000006

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
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 Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 205
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre U-turn

Driver Information

Age 75
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Engine Capacity 1700cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Casualties (5)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 75
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 65
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

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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.