Ford Fiesta crash on the A573 in Wigan - 1 Aug 2023
Accident reference 2023061344311
Accident summary
On Tuesday 1 August 2023 at 21:50 a slight collision occurred near A573, Wigan involving 1 vehicle (ford fiesta) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as unknown. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2023061344311 |
| Police Reference | 061344311 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A573 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E08000010 |
| LSOA Code | E01006217 |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Zebra |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Unknown |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 16 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1399cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | Crossing on pedestrian crossing facility |
| Pedestrian Movement | Unknown or other |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
| Road Maintenance Worker | Yes |
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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.