Fatal Mercedes Model Missing and MG Metro and Volvo Model Missing crash on the A697 - 11 Oct 1991

Accident reference 199110A113191

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 11 October 1991 at 08:10 a fatal collision occurred near A697, A1 involving 3 vehicles (mercedes model missing, mg metro, volvo model missing) and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199110A113191
Police Reference 10A113191
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A697
Second Road A1
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 143

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MG METRO
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 37
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.