Accident 200104C096501

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 24 October 2001 at 14:30 a slight collision occurred near A 59, Preston South involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen lt 35, mercedes c class) 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. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.765894, -2.623175

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200104C096501
Police Reference 04C096501
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 59
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 83
Highway Authority E10000017
LSOA Code E01025456

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 (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN LT 35
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2461cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 35
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Rural

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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.