Latitude: 53.536 / 53°32'9"N
Longitude: -2.6978 / 2°41'51"W
OS Eastings: 353850
OS Northings: 404600
OS Grid: SD538046
Mapcode National: GBR 9WLK.Q5
Mapcode Global: WH86S.JDK2
Accident ID
199706X017497
Date
Friday 30 May 1997
Time
04:28
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wigan
Local Authority (Highways)
Wigan Borough Council
Police Force
Greater Manchester
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 |
Petrol, 1761cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
Skidded and overturned. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Tree. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Fatal |