Latitude: 53.5891 / 53°35'20"N
Longitude: -2.6918 / 2°41'30"W
OS Eastings: 354300
OS Northings: 410500
OS Grid: SD543105
Mapcode National: GBR 9VNY.04
Mapcode Global: WH86L.M1CW
Accident ID
198006L000056
Date
Thursday 10 January 1980
Time
07:45
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
5209
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Crossroads
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
Other object on road
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, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
|||
2 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking static vehicle - offside |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Lamp post. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Fatal |