Volkswagen Polo and Peugeot 309 crash on the A570 in Ormskirk - 9 Dec 1996

Accident reference 199604H044996

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 9 December 1996 at 07:55 a slight collision occurred near A570, B5242, Ormskirk involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, peugeot 309) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine 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
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199604H044996
Police Reference 04H044996
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A570
Second Road B5242
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 84
Highway Authority E10000017

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1043cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 309
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Female

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 44
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 45
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 53
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.