Latitude: 53.768 / 53°46'4"N
Longitude: -2.6368 / 2°38'12"W
OS Eastings: 358120
OS Northings: 430370
OS Grid: SD581303
Mapcode National: GBR BS0W.X0
Mapcode Global: WH96S.GKL7
Accident ID
199704D007397
Date
Sunday 9 March 1997
Time
06:50
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Preston
Local Authority (Highways)
Lancashire County Council
Police Force
Lancashire
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
6
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1686cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Changing lane to left |
Front |
|
2 |
11 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Hit Central crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |