Ford Escort and Rover 800 Series crash on the A53 in Leek - 28 Oct 1995

Accident reference 1995215102387

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 28 October 1995 at 10:15 a slight collision occurred near A53, Leek involving 3 vehicles (ford escort, rover 800 series) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1995215102387
Police Reference 215102387
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Staffordshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A53
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 256
Highway Authority E10000028

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 74
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 800 SERIES
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 74
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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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.