Vauxhall Vectra and Ford Escort crash on the A590 in South Lakeland - 6 Sep 2000

Accident reference 2000030002521

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 6 September 2000 at 11:10 a slight collision occurred near A590, South Lakeland involving 3 vehicles (vauxhall vectra, ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.249416, -3.033323

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2000030002521
Police Reference 030002521
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A590
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 65
Highway Authority E10000006
LSOA Code E01019356

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL VECTRA
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 58
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.