Mercedes Model Missing and Ford Cortina crash on the A1 - 8 Feb 1990

Accident reference 1990121250235

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 8 February 1990 at 12:05 a slight collision occurred near A1 involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing, ford cortina) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990121250235
Police Reference 121250235
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A1
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 182

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + 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 MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 5958cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD CORTINA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 69
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 69
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.