Serious Suzuki Model Missing and Ford Transit crash on the A680 in Rawtenstall - 18 May 1998

Accident reference 199804F035998

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 18 May 1998 at 08:00 a serious collision occurred near A680, A681, Rawtenstall involving 2 vehicles (suzuki model missing, ford transit) 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: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199804F035998
Police Reference 04F035998
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A680
Second Road A681
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 82
Highway Authority E10000017

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

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 SUZUKI Model Missing
Vehicle Age 18 years
Engine Capacity 997cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 50
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.