Serious Citroen Xantia and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A41 - 3 Mar 1995

Accident reference 1995075A10315

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 3 March 1995 at 07:34 a serious collision occurred near A41 involving 2 vehicles (citroen xantia, vauxhall cavalier) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were snow. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1995075A10315
Police Reference 075A10315
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A41
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 120
Highway Authority E10000004

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Snow
Special Conditions Road surface defective
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN XANTIA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 1584cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 45
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.