Nissan D21 and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A596 in Allerdale - 26 Oct 1996
Accident reference 1996030002949
Accident summary
On Saturday 26 October 1996 at 08:45 a slight collision occurred near A 596, Allerdale involving 2 vehicles (nissan d21, vauxhall cavalier) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1996030002949 |
| Police Reference | 030002949 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Cumbria |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 596 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 60 |
| Highway Authority | E10000006 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | NISSAN D21 |
| Engine Capacity | 2494cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL CAVALIER |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
| 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.