Ford Escort and Erf Model Missing crash on the M63 in Salford - 18 Nov 1996

Accident reference 199606X069896

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 18 November 1996 at 18:00 a slight collision occurred near Motorway 63, Salford involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, erf model missing) 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199606X069896
Police Reference 06X069896
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 63
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 107
Highway Authority E08000006

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ERF Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 14000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 61
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.