Serious crash on the A5074 in South Lakeland - 17 Aug 1998

Accident reference 1998030002224

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 17 August 1998 at 09:45 a serious collision occurred near A5074, South Lakeland involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998030002224
Police Reference 030002224
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A5074
Second Road A5074
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 65
Highway Authority E10000006

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 68
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.