Vauxhall Nova and Austin Metro crash on the A1068 - 14 Jan 1992

Accident reference 199210A101092

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 14 January 1992 at 12:15 a slight collision occurred near A1068, B1337 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall nova, austin metro) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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 199210A101092
Police Reference 10A101092
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A1068
Second Road B1337
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 143

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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL NOVA
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 39
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.