Fatal Ford Escort and Audi 100 crash on the A596 in Allerdale - 10 Jun 1999

Accident reference 1999030001599

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 10 June 1999 at 16:05 a fatal collision occurred near A596, B5302, Allerdale involving 4 vehicles (ford escort, goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, audi 100) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.820813, -3.184047

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999030001599
Police Reference 030001599
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 2
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A596
Second Road B5302
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 60
Highway Authority E10000006
LSOA Code E01019132

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUDI 100
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 2226cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 57
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.