Fatal Toyota Corona and Man/VW Model Missing and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A177 - 31 Aug 1991

Accident reference 1991111BD6697

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 31 August 1991 at 18:15 a fatal collision occurred near A177, B6291 involving 3 vehicles (toyota corona, man/vw model missing, vauxhall cavalier) and 4 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991111BD6697
Police Reference 111BD6697
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 4
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

First Road A177
Second Road B6291
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 163

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model TOYOTA CORONA
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1770cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 77
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MAN/VW Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 6871cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.