Serious Volvo Model Missing and Ford Escort crash on the A65 - 19 Jan 1990

Accident reference 1990121237597

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 19 January 1990 at 17:37 a serious collision occurred near A65 involving 2 vehicles (volvo model missing, ford escort) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990121237597
Police Reference 121237597
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A65
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 180

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine 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 VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 32
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.