Accident 201406X095217

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 20 December 2014 at 16:21 a fatal collision occurred near Motorway 60, Trafford involving 8 vehicles and 4 casualties (1 fatal, 3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.429098, -2.296895

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201406X095217
Police Reference 06X095217
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 8
Casualties 4
Police Force Greater Manchester
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road Motorway 60
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 112
Highway Authority E08000009
LSOA Code E01006164

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (8)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 500cc
Make/Model SUZUKI GSXR 1000
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model SEAT LEON
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1984cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 2967cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1968cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES A CLASS
Engine Capacity 1461cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 62
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 30
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 5

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.