Latitude: 53.4869 / 53°29'12"N
Longitude: -2.648 / 2°38'52"W
OS Eastings: 357100
OS Northings: 399100
OS Grid: SJ571991
Mapcode National: GBR 9XY3.JS
Mapcode Global: WH984.9M98
Accident ID
197906L001264
Date
Saturday 16 June 1979
Time
23:15
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
58
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
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, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Telegraph or electricity pole. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
4 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |