Serious Volkswagen Derby crash on the A58 in St. Helens - 21 Mar 1995

Accident reference 1995050066287

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 21 March 1995 at 17:55 a serious collision occurred near A58, St. Helens involving 1 vehicle (volkswagen derby) and 2 casualties (2 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: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1995050066287
Police Reference 050066287
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Merseyside

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A58
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 92
Highway Authority E08000013

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN DERBY
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1093cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 10
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing in zig-zag exit lines
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from offside - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 10
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location Crossing in zig-zag exit lines
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from offside - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

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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.