Crash on the A1018 - 22 Oct 1981

Accident reference 198110G035181

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 22 October 1981 at 08:30 a slight collision occurred near A1018 involving 1 vehicle (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198110G035181
Police Reference 10G035181
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A1018
Second Road A1018
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 149

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 64
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Standing passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.