Ford Fiesta and Renault 21 crash on the A167 - 14 Jul 1996

Accident reference 1996116AL6260

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 14 July 1996 at 19:15 a slight collision occurred near A167, B6287 involving 2 vehicles (ford fiesta, renault 21) 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: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996116AL6260
Police Reference 116AL6260
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A167
Second Road B6287
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 165
Highway Authority E06000047

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1118cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 79
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 21
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 14
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.