Serious Toyota Mr2 and Ford Escort and Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A550 - 10 Dec 1999
Accident reference 1999070000113
Accident summary
On Friday 10 December 1999 at 21:07 a serious collision occurred near A550 involving 3 vehicles (toyota mr2, ford escort, vauxhall vectra) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit. 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 | 1999070000113 |
| Police Reference | 070000113 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A550 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 120 |
| Highway Authority | E10000004 |
| LSOA Code | E01018367 |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Central refuge |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights unlit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | TOYOTA MR2 |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1587cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1297cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
Driver Information
| Age | 18 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL VECTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1994cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
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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.