Vauxhall Chevette and Volkswagen Polo crash on the A688 - 13 Sep 1990

Accident reference 1990110AA3853

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 13 September 1990 at 10:45 a slight collision occurred near A688 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall chevette, volkswagen polo) 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990110AA3853
Police Reference 110AA3853
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

First Road A688
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 168

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 Other object on road

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CHEVETTE
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1256cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1043cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 25
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.