Leyland Daf Fa 65 and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the M58 in Wigan - 10 Dec 1998

Accident reference 199806X215898

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 10 December 1998 at 13:45 a slight collision occurred near M58, M6, Wigan involving 2 vehicles (leyland daf fa 65, mercedes model missing) 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: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199806X215898
Police Reference 06X215898
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M58
Second Road M6
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 114
Highway Authority E08000010

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FA 65
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 6200cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 5958cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 49
Sex Male
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.