Accident 2002070200373

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 17 January 2002 at 18:00 a fatal collision occurred near B 5078 involving 2 vehicles (mercedes 200, mercedes model missing) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

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

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.074896, -2.340442

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2002070200373
Police Reference 070200373
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Cheshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B 5078
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 122
Highway Authority E10000004
LSOA Code E01018465

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 MERCEDES 200
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 50
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.