Latitude: 53.5255 / 53°31'31"N
Longitude: -2.6561 / 2°39'22"W
OS Eastings: 356600
OS Northings: 403400
OS Grid: SD566034
Mapcode National: GBR 9WWN.RY
Mapcode Global: WH97Y.5NF5
Accident ID
199706L182997
Date
Thursday 23 January 1997
Time
06:50
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
A
Road Number
49
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Urban
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; |
Changing lane to left |
Nearside |
|
|||
2 |
9 |
Petrol, 957cc |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Lamp post. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |