Fatal Hyundai Getz crash on the M56 in Warrington - 10 Jan 2007

Accident reference 2007070700124

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 10 January 2007 at 22:23 a fatal collision occurred near M56, Warrington involving 1 vehicle (hyundai getz) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Slip road
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.354848, -2.508236

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2007070700124
Police Reference 070700124
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M56
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Slip road
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 128
Highway Authority E06000007
LSOA Code E01012448

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model HYUNDAI GETZ
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1086cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

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.