Nissan Sunny and Austin Metro and Volvo 850 crash on the A590 in South Lakeland - 16 Apr 1997

Accident reference 1997030001086

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 16 April 1997 at 07:23 a slight collision occurred near A590, A6, South Lakeland involving 4 vehicles 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997030001086
Police Reference 030001086
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A590
Second Road A6
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 65
Highway Authority E10000006

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
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 (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN SUNNY
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 850
Engine Capacity 2319cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 31
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.