Mercedes Sprinter and Fiat Brava crash on the A588 in Lancaster - 5 Nov 2001

Accident reference 200104B068501

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 5 November 2001 at 18:34 a slight collision occurred near A588, B5290, Lancaster involving 2 vehicles (mercedes sprinter, fiat brava) 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 darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

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

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.994589, -2.825953

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200104B068501
Police Reference 04B068501
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lancashire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A588
Second Road B5290
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 76
Highway Authority E10000017
LSOA Code E01025107

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES SPRINTER
Engine Capacity 2151cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT BRAVA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1370cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.