Latitude: 53.7075 / 53°42'27"N
Longitude: -2.6334 / 2°38'0"W
OS Eastings: 358288
OS Northings: 423639
OS Grid: SD582236
Mapcode National: GBR BT1K.PP
Mapcode Global: WH975.J27L
Accident ID
200304C073803
Date
Tuesday 26 August 2003
Time
15:10
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Chorley
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
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1998cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Jackknifed. Left carriageway Offside on to centrl res + rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 11705cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Front seat passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Front seat passenger |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |