Seat Arosa crash on the A596 in Copeland - 8 May 1999

Accident reference 1999030001422

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 8 May 1999 at 19:30 a slight collision occurred near A 596, Copeland involving 2 vehicles (seat arosa, pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining 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: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.535320, -2.034584

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999030001422
Police Reference 030001422
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 596
Second Road A 596
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 63
Highway Authority E10000006
LSOA Code E01020857

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining 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 SEAT AROSA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1716cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 5
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 5
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.