Nissan Micra and Fiat Uno crash on the A1(M) - 16 Feb 1991

Accident reference 1991111CG5423

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 16 February 1991 at 18:59 a slight collision occurred near A1(M) involving 2 vehicles (nissan micra, fiat uno) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991111CG5423
Police Reference 111CG5423
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

First Road A1(M)
Second Road A1(M)
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 160

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lighting unknown
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN MICRA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 988cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT UNO
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 999cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 25
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear 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.