Fatal Ford Escort crash on the A624 in High Peak - 5 Jan 1996
Accident reference 1996306B00002
Accident summary
On Friday 5 January 1996 at 17:10 a fatal collision occurred near A624, High Peak involving 1 vehicle (ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1996306B00002 |
| Police Reference | 306B00002 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Derbyshire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A624 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 325 |
| Highway Authority | E10000007 |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Footbridge or subway |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1392cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 80 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In carriageway, crossing elsewhere |
| Pedestrian Movement | Crossing from driver's nearside |
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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.