Skoda Felicia and Suzuki Gs 500 crash on the M61 in Bolton - 11 Jul 2005

Accident reference 200506X030626

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 11 July 2005 at 12:55 a slight collision occurred near M61, Bolton involving 2 vehicles (skoda felicia, suzuki gs 500) and 1 casualty (1 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.580981, -2.554143

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200506X030626
Police Reference 06X030626
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Greater Manchester
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M61
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Slip road
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 100
Highway Authority E08000001
LSOA Code E01004780

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 Car
Make/Model SKODA FELICIA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc
Make/Model SUZUKI GS 500
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 487cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 53
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.