Lada Niva and Volkswagen Golf crash on the A591 in South Lakeland - 13 Sep 1996

Accident reference 1996030002428

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 13 September 1996 at 08:10 a slight collision occurred near A591, South Lakeland involving 2 vehicles (lada niva, volkswagen golf) 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: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996030002428
Police Reference 030002428
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A591
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 65
Highway Authority E10000006

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
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 LADA NIVA
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1570cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 23
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.