Nissan Micra and Yamaha Wr 125 crash on the A579 in Wigan - 4 May 2017
Accident reference 201706L030671
Accident summary
On Thursday 4 May 2017 at 15:41 a slight collision occurred near A579, B5235, Wigan involving 2 vehicles (nissan micra, yamaha wr 125) and 2 casualties (2 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: 50 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 201706L030671 |
| Police Reference | 06L030671 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | NISSAN MICRA |
| Vehicle Age | 25 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1235cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 75 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle 125cc and under |
| Make/Model | YAMAHA WR 125 |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 124cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 75 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger |
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
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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.