Austin Metro and Isuzu Trooper and Saab 99 crash on the B6278 - 7 Oct 1990

Accident reference 1990110DC4018

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 7 October 1990 at 00:50 a slight collision occurred near B6278 involving 3 vehicles (austin metro, isuzu trooper, saab 99) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no 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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990110DC4018
Police Reference 110DC4018
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

First Road B6278
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 166

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ISUZU TROOPER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 238cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SAAB 99
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 1985cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

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

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.