Serious Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A559 - 5 Sep 1997

Accident reference 1997077A31405

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 5 September 1997 at 08:40 a serious collision occurred near A559, A533 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall cavalier) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Mini-roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997077A31405
Police Reference 077A31405
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A559
Second Road A533
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 127
Highway Authority E10000004

Junction Information

Junction Detail Mini-roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 2 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 31
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.