Serious Renault Model Missing and Vauxhall Astra and Volvo Model Missing crash on the A59 in Skipton - 27 Jul 1994

Accident reference 1994122080832

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 27 July 1994 at 18:57 a serious collision occurred near A59, Skipton involving 7 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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 1994122080832
Police Reference 122080832
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 7
Casualties 1
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A59
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 180
Highway Authority E06000065

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (7)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 12000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1388cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 12000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD Model Missing
Vehicle Age 10 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1272cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

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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.