Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Polo crash on the B6532 - 27 Aug 1996

Accident reference 1996116BD8107

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 27 August 1996 at 20:55 a slight collision occurred near B6532 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, volkswagen polo) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996116BD8107
Police Reference 116BD8107
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B6532
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 163
Highway Authority E06000047

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Central refuge

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 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1043cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Male
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.