Mercedes Model Missing and Man Model Missing crash on the M6 in Lancaster - 27 Oct 2003

Accident reference 200304C092003

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 27 October 2003 at 23:30 a slight collision occurred near M6, Lancaster involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing, man model missing) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.012951, -2.781755

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200304C092003
Police Reference 04C092003
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Lancashire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M6
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 76
Highway Authority E10000017
LSOA Code E01025107

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2152cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model MAN Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 11967cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

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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.