Fatal Austin Montego and Reliant Robin crash on the A1 - 26 May 1990

Accident reference 199010A210390

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 26 May 1990 at 18:55 a fatal collision occurred near A1, A6105 involving 2 vehicles (austin montego, reliant robin) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) 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: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199010A210390
Police Reference 10A210390
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A1
Second Road A6105
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 141

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
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 Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MONTEGO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RELIANT ROBIN
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 66
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 66
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 61
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

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