Latitude: 53.7783 / 53°46'41"N
Longitude: -2.3714 / 2°22'17"W
OS Eastings: 375620
OS Northings: 431390
OS Grid: SD756313
Mapcode National: GBR CSWR.DB
Mapcode Global: WH96X.J9ZC
Approximate location: A678, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington BB5 5WB
Accident ID
1979040HH1023
Date
Thursday 11 October 1979
Time
17:00
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Hyndburn
Police Force
Lancashire
Road Class
A
Road Number
678
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
Auto signal part defective
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Front |
Overturned. Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Offside. |
|||
2 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Nearside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Female |
Fatal |
3 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
4 |
Passenger |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |