Serious crash on the A1(M) - 22 Dec 1989

Accident reference 1989121220530

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 22 December 1989 at 19:05 a serious collision occurred near A1(M), A66(M) involving 2 vehicles and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. 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 1989121220530
Police Reference 121220530
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A1(M)
Second Road A66(M)
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 184

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 Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 99
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1755cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 59
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 60
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.