Latitude: 53.3054 / 53°18'19"N
Longitude: -2.7159 / 2°42'57"W
OS Eastings: 352388
OS Northings: 378958
OS Grid: SJ523789
Mapcode National: GBR 9ZG6.ST
Mapcode Global: WH87Y.75YT
Accident ID
2002070202472
Date
Wednesday 8 May 2002
Time
03:03
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
4
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Vale Royal
Local Authority (Highways)
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Police Force
Cheshire
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
56
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
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 |
3 |
Petrol, 1984cc |
Not known, |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Front |
|
|
2 |
Petrol, 1341cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Parked vehicle. |
||
3 |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
|||
4 |
Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2151cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Bridge (side). Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |
|
1 |
Driver or rider |
3 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t.) occupant |
4 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |