Ford Escort and Triumph Acclaim crash on the A1018 - 16 May 1990

Accident reference 199010E108290

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 16 May 1990 at 19:20 a slight collision occurred near A1018 involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, triumph acclaim) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining 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: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199010E108290
Police Reference 10E108290
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A1018
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 149

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TRIUMPH ACCLAIM
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1335cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 77
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 77
Sex Male
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.