Latitude: 53.5235 / 53°31'24"N
Longitude: -2.4947 / 2°29'40"W
OS Eastings: 367300
OS Northings: 403100
OS Grid: SD673031
Mapcode National: GBR CW0P.PM
Mapcode Global: WH980.NP8N
Accident ID
198106L002276
Date
Friday 16 October 1981
Time
17:20
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
579
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking static vehicle - offside |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian, Crossing on pedestrian crossing facility, Crossing from nearside - masked by parked or stationary vehicle |
1 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Fatal |