Serious Man Model Missing and Daf Trucks Model Missing crash on the M61 in Preston South - 24 Oct 2025
Accident reference 2025041658700
Accident summary
On Friday 24 October 2025 at 10:00 a serious collision occurred near M61, Preston South involving 2 vehicles (man model missing, daf trucks model missing) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2025041658700 |
| Police Reference | 041658700 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 1 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | MAN MODEL MISSING |
| Engine Capacity | 12419cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods vehicle - unknown weight |
| Make/Model | DAF TRUCKS MODEL MISSING |
| Engine Capacity | 4500cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Goods vehicle (unknown weight) occupant |
| Age | 63 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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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.