Fatal Mercedes 190 crash on the A6 in Salford - 19 Nov 1997

Accident reference 199706F125297

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 19 November 1997 at 19:38 a fatal collision occurred near A6, Salford involving 1 vehicle (mercedes 190) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

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 199706F125297
Police Reference 06F125297
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A6
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 107
Highway Authority E08000006

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 190
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 87
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Casualty 2

Basic Information

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

Additional Details

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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.