Mazda 626 and Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A56 in Trafford - 26 Oct 2001

Accident reference 200106M008484

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 26 October 2001 at 14:50 a slight collision occurred near A56, B5164, Trafford involving 2 vehicles (mazda 626, vauxhall vectra) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

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

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.373837, -2.381600

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200106M008484
Police Reference 06M008484
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Greater Manchester
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A56
Second Road B5164
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 112
Highway Authority E08000009
LSOA Code E01006081

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 Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAZDA 626
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1991cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 80
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL VECTRA
Engine Capacity 2198cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 80
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 62
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
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.