Serious Nissan Micra and Fiat Cinquecento crash on the A595 in Copeland - 4 Sep 1998

Accident reference 1998030002558

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 4 September 1998 at 15:45 a serious collision occurred near A595, B5344, Copeland involving 2 vehicles (nissan micra, fiat cinquecento) and 2 casualties (2 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Unknown

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998030002558
Police Reference 030002558
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Unknown
First Road A595
Second Road B5344
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 63
Highway Authority E10000006

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
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 (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN MICRA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1235cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT CINQUECENTO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 899cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 51
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 61
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.