Serious Ford Fiesta and Optare Metrorider crash on an unclassified road in Rawtenstall - 24 Nov 1999
Accident reference 199904F079599
Accident summary
On Wednesday 24 November 1999 at 19:40 a serious collision occurred near an unclassified road, Rawtenstall involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, optare metrorider) and 3 casualties (1 serious, 2 slight) 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. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199904F079599 |
| Police Reference | 04F079599 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | Unclassified road |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 82 |
| Highway Authority | E10000017 |
| LSOA Code | E01025384 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| 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 |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1117cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Make/Model | OPTARE METRORIDER |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 5900cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 16 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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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.