Latitude: 53.5607 / 53°33'38"N
Longitude: -2.6295 / 2°37'46"W
OS Eastings: 358400
OS Northings: 407300
OS Grid: SD584073
Mapcode National: GBR BW28.JB
Mapcode Global: WH97R.LR2P
Accident ID
197906L001149
Date
Saturday 2 June 1979
Time
21:35
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
49
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
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; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Nearside |
Left carriageway Offside. Hit Other permanent object. |
|||
2 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian, On footway or verge, Walking along in carriageway, facing traffic |
1 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Fatal |