Crash on the A59 - 25 Jul 1989

Accident reference 1989121021721

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 25 July 1989 at 20:50 a slight collision occurred near A59, A661 involving 2 vehicles (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), motorcycle 50cc and under) and 1 casualty (1 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1989121021721
Police Reference 121021721
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A59
Second Road A661
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 182

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2445cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 99
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 50cc and under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger
Age 20
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.