Peugeot 405 and Vauxhall Nova crash on the A690 - 13 Mar 1996

Accident reference 1996116BD7178

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 13 March 1996 at 20:00 a slight collision occurred near A690, A167 involving 2 vehicles (peugeot 405, vauxhall nova) 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996116BD7178
Police Reference 116BD7178
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A690
Second Road A167
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 163
Highway Authority E06000047

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 PEUGEOT 405
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL NOVA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn left

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 32
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

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