Latitude: 53.5681 / 53°34'5"N
Longitude: -2.5858 / 2°35'8"W
OS Eastings: 361300
OS Northings: 408100
OS Grid: SD613081
Mapcode National: GBR BWC5.ZN
Mapcode Global: WH97S.7LX0
Accident ID
197906L000537
Date
Saturday 17 March 1979
Time
00:05
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
B
Road Number
5239
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Snowing no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Snow
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
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, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Lamp post. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |