Fiat Tipo and Volvo V40 crash on the A540 - 13 Jan 1998

Accident reference 1998078A20066

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 13 January 1998 at 08:15 a slight collision occurred near A540, B5133 involving 2 vehicles (fiat tipo, volvo v40) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998078A20066
Police Reference 078A20066
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A540
Second Road B5133
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 123
Highway Authority E10000004

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT TIPO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1580cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO V40
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1948cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 21
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.