Ford Sierra and Ford Ka crash on the A595 in Copeland - 23 Jul 2002

Accident reference 2002030003429

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 23 July 2002 at 22:55 a slight collision occurred near A 595, Copeland involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra, ford ka) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.530530, -3.569864

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2002030003429
Police Reference 030003429
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 595
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 63
Highway Authority E10000006
LSOA Code E01019294

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD KA
Engine Capacity 1299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.