Vauxhall Cavalier and Volkswagen Passat crash on the A171 in Scarborough - 21 Jan 1995

Accident reference 1995120210613

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 21 January 1995 at 20:20 a slight collision occurred near A171, Scarborough involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall cavalier, volkswagen passat) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lighting unknown.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1995120210613
Police Reference 120210613
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lighting unknown
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1600cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 37
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 35
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.