Serious Ford Fiesta crash on the A5408 in Bolton - 20 Dec 2000

Accident reference 200006K008783

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 20 December 2000 at 17:05 a serious collision occurred near A5408, A6, Bolton involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, motorcycle 125cc and under) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) 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. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.578060, -2.563620

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200006K008783
Police Reference 06K008783
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A5408
Second Road A6
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 100
Highway Authority E08000001
LSOA Code E01004780

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 (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Female
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 125cc and under
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 48
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

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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.