Fatal Ford Escort and Land Rover Discovery crash on the A171 in Scarborough - 10 Nov 1994

Accident reference 1994123140928

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 10 November 1994 at 20:15 a fatal collision occurred near A171, B1266, Scarborough involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, land rover discovery) and 3 casualties (1 fatal, 2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1994123140928
Police Reference 123140928
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A171
Second Road B1266
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 186
Highway Authority E06000065

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2495cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 42
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.