Serious Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B6214 in Rawtenstall - 15 Jan 1998

Accident reference 199804F005298

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 15 January 1998 at 22:50 a serious collision occurred near B 6214, Rawtenstall involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall cavalier) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199804F005298
Police Reference 04F005298
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B 6214
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 82
Highway Authority E10000017

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 76
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 76
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 65
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.