Latitude: 53.5084 / 53°30'30"N
Longitude: -2.4628 / 2°27'46"W
OS Eastings: 369400
OS Northings: 401400
OS Grid: SD694014
Mapcode National: GBR CW7W.L2
Mapcode Global: WH987.42HQ
Accident ID
199706L208197
Date
Sunday 2 March 1997
Time
13:25
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
Road Class
Unclassified
Road Type
Single 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
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 |
Petrol, 996cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking static vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded and overturned. |
||
2 |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking static vehicle - offside |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |