Citroen Ax and Austin Metro crash on the A196 - 8 Dec 1990

Accident reference 199010A617390

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 8 December 1990 at 10:25 a slight collision occurred near A196, A197 involving 2 vehicles (citroen ax, austin metro) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199010A617390
Police Reference 10A617390
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A196
Second Road A197
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 145

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Auto traffic signal - out of order
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model CITROEN AX
Engine Capacity 954cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 59
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 58
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.