Crash on the A68 - 22 Apr 1986

Accident reference 1986116DJ0268

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 22 April 1986 at 11:30 a slight collision occurred near A68 involving 3 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1986116DJ0268
Police Reference 116DJ0268
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

First Road A68
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 161

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 50
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.