Nissan Micra and Ford Cortina crash on the A181 - 17 Mar 1990

Accident reference 1990110BE3078

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 17 March 1990 at 12:05 a slight collision occurred near A181, B19 involving 2 vehicles (nissan micra, ford cortina) and 3 casualties (3 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 1990110BE3078
Police Reference 110BE3078
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

First Road A181
Second Road B19
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 164

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 None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN MICRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD CORTINA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 24
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.