Vauxhall Astra and Fiat Tempra crash on the A597 in Allerdale - 16 Nov 1996

Accident reference 1996030003180

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 16 November 1996 at 13:05 a slight collision occurred near A597, B5296, Allerdale involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, fiat tempra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996030003180
Police Reference 030003180
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A597
Second Road B5296
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 60
Highway Authority E10000006

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1389cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT TEMPRA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1581cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.