Serious Bedford Model Missing and Kawasaki Zx550 crash on the A6108 - 6 Apr 1991

Accident reference 1991120960258

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 6 April 1991 at 13:00 a serious collision occurred near A6108 involving 2 vehicles (bedford model missing, kawasaki zx550) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Other junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991120960258
Police Reference 120960258
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road A6108
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 184

Junction Information

Junction Detail Other junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model BEDFORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model KAWASAKI ZX550
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 553cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 22
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.