Fatal Ford Transit and Opel Rekord crash on the A1058 - 8 Nov 1992

Accident reference 199210C115292

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 8 November 1992 at 05:50 a fatal collision occurred near A1058 involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, opel rekord) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199210C115292
Police Reference 10C115292
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

First Road A1058
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 148

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model OPEL REKORD
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1979cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 25
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 32
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.