Fatal crash on the A1(M) - 10 Jan 1985

Accident reference 1985115CG0021

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 10 January 1985 at 17:00 a fatal collision occurred near A1(M) involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1985115CG0021
Police Reference 115CG0021
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

First Road A1(M)
Second Road A1(M)
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 160

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 57
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

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