Latitude: 53.6152 / 53°36'54"N
Longitude: -2.5838 / 2°35'1"W
OS Eastings: 361478
OS Northings: 413339
OS Grid: SD614133
Mapcode National: GBR BVDM.FS
Mapcode Global: WH97L.8DWD
Accident ID
200104C004301
Date
Sunday 21 January 2001
Time
19:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Lancashire
Local Authority (Highways)
Lancashire County Council
Police Force
Lancashire
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
61
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
Roadworks
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 |
4 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. |
|
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5861cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Slowing or stopping |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |