Latitude: 53.5022 / 53°30'7"N
Longitude: -2.4492 / 2°26'57"W
OS Eastings: 370300
OS Northings: 400700
OS Grid: SD703007
Mapcode National: GBR CWBY.K9
Mapcode Global: WH987.B7YJ
Accident ID
197906L001088
Date
Thursday 24 May 1979
Time
23:50
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
572
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Crossroads
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
Zebra
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; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Offside |
Left carriageway Offside. Hit Other permanent object. |
|||
2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |