Fatal Ford Escort and Ldv 200 Series crash on the A1(M) - 18 Nov 1995
Accident reference 1995115AL4868
Accident summary
On Saturday 18 November 1995 at 08:08 a fatal collision occurred near A1(M) involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, ldv 200 series) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as daylight.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1995115AL4868 |
| Police Reference | 115AL4868 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Durham |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A1(M) |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 165 |
| Highway Authority | E06000047 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1753cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | LDV 200 SERIES |
| Engine Capacity | 1900cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 44 |
| 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.