Serious Peugeot 205 and Suzuki Model Missing crash on the A689 - 23 Nov 1994

Accident reference 1994114AK2898

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 23 November 1994 at 16:09 a serious collision occurred near A689 involving 2 vehicles (peugeot 205, suzuki model missing) and 2 casualties (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1994114AK2898
Police Reference 114AK2898
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A689
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 165
Highway Authority E06000047

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lighting unknown
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 205
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 954cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 748cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 27
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.