Fatal Ford Sierra and Morris Ital crash on the A1(M) - 1 Jan 1991

Accident reference 1991111AK4618

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 1 January 1991 at 01:10 a fatal collision occurred near A1(M) involving 2 vehicles (ford sierra, morris ital) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991111AK4618
Police Reference 111AK4618
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

First Road A1(M)
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 165

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MORRIS ITAL
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Male
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.