Rover 200 Series and Hyundai Accent crash on the A578 in Wigan - 24 Dec 2000
Accident reference 200006L008989
Accident summary
On Sunday 24 December 2000 at 19:00 a slight collision occurred near A 578, Wigan involving 2 vehicles (rover 200 series, hyundai accent) 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 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 | 200006L008989 |
| Police Reference | 06L008989 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 578 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 114 |
| Highway Authority | E08000010 |
| LSOA Code | E01006323 |
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 | Dry |
| Special Conditions | Auto traffic signal - out of order |
| Carriageway Hazards | Vehicle load on road |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 200 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1396cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | HYUNDAI ACCENT |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1341cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Turning left |
Driver Information
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Female |
| 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.