Serious crash on the A1231 in Sunderland - 14 May 1996

Accident reference 199610O012796

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 14 May 1996 at 16:05 a serious collision occurred near A1231, Sunderland involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, pedal cycle) 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
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199610O012796
Police Reference 10O012796
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northumbria

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A1231
Second Road A1231
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 150
Highway Authority E08000024

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Cyclist
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.