Fatal Bedford Model Missing and Suzuki Alto and Vauxhall Astravan crash on the B6162 - 16 Aug 1993

Accident reference 1993122280919

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 16 August 1993 at 19:07 a fatal collision occurred near B6162 involving 8 vehicles and 5 casualties (4 slight, 1 fatal) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1993122280919
Police Reference 122280919
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 8
Casualties 5
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

First Road B6162
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 182

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (8)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BEDFORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 8198cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI ALTO
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 19
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1390cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Female

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 5480cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 5480cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 8

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1043cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Female

Casualties (5)

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 5

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Other vehicle occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 62
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

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.