Latitude: 53.492 / 53°29'31"N
Longitude: -2.5109 / 2°30'39"W
OS Eastings: 366200
OS Northings: 399600
OS Grid: SJ662996
Mapcode National: GBR BXX1.6Y
Mapcode Global: WH986.DHK9
Accident ID
197906L000554
Date
Sunday 18 March 1979
Time
23:20
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
Unclassified
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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 |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. Hit Other permanent object. |
|||
2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Moving off |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
|
4 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |