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Audi A4 crash on the M56 - 7 Jun 1997

Accident reference 1997077M10271

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 7 June 1997 at 12:20 a slight collision occurred near M56, M53 involving 1 vehicle (audi a4) 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: Unknown
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997077M10271
Police Reference 077M10271
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M56
Second Road M53
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 120
Highway Authority E10000004

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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

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Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUDI A4
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 40
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.