Peugeot Speedfight and Volvo 360 crash on the A540 - 17 Feb 2001

Accident reference 2001070101338

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 17 February 2001 at 18:35 a slight collision occurred near A 540 involving 2 vehicles (peugeot speedfight, volvo 360) 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 unlit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.292160, -3.039933

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2001070101338
Police Reference 070101338
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 540
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 123
Highway Authority E10000004
LSOA Code E01018535

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights unlit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 125cc and under
Make/Model PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 360
Vehicle Age 17 years
Engine Capacity 1986cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.