Serious Austin Metro and Fiat Regata crash on the A1 in Northumberland - 31 Aug 1994

Accident reference 199410C034594

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 31 August 1994 at 13:54 a serious collision occurred near A 1, Northumberland involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, fiat regata) and 3 casualties (1 serious, 2 slight) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199410C034594
Police Reference 10C034594
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 1
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 143
Highway Authority E06000057

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 74
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT REGATA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 72
Sex Female

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 74
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 72
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 74
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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Data Source

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