Austin Metro and Audi Quattro crash on the A698 in Northumberland - 6 May 1995

Accident reference 199510A005895

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 6 May 1995 at 19:20 a slight collision occurred near A 698, Northumberland involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, audi quattro) and 1 casualty (1 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
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199510A005895
Police Reference 10A005895
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 698
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 140
Highway Authority E06000057

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUDI QUATTRO
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 2144cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.