Accident 200704CM07174

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 14 September 2007 at 16:00 a serious collision occurred near A 6, Preston South involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen polo, audi a4) and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 serious) 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: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.721331, -2.669495

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200704CM07174
Police Reference 04CM07174
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Lancashire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 6
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 83
Highway Authority E10000017
LSOA Code E01025405

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

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 Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1198cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A4
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1986cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 59
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 68
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

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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.