Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Golf crash on the A56 in Rawtenstall - 19 Dec 1997
Accident reference 199704F083497
Accident summary
On Friday 19 December 1997 at 08:45 a slight collision occurred near A 56, A 680, Rawtenstall involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, volkswagen golf) and 1 casualty (1 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: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Roundabout
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199704F083497 |
| Police Reference | 04F083497 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 56 |
| Second Road | A 680 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 82 |
| Highway Authority | E10000017 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Roundabout |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
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 (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 957cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 14 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1272cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Female |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 21 |
| 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.