Crash on the A197 - 1 May 1987

Accident reference 198710A606987

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 1 May 1987 at 05:50 a slight collision occurred near A197, A189 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198710A606987
Police Reference 10A606987
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A197
Second Road A189
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 145

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 43
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.