Peugeot 406 and Volkswagen Polo crash on the M53 - 13 Oct 2003

Accident reference 2003070306298

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 13 October 2003 at 10:00 a slight collision occurred near M53 involving 2 vehicles (peugeot 406, volkswagen polo) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.212471, -2.852912

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003070306298
Police Reference 070306298
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M53
Second Road M53
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 120
Highway Authority E10000004
LSOA Code E01018358

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
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 Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 406
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1390cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Female
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 62
Sex Female
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.