Fatal Leyland Model Missing and BMW 3 Series and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A19 in Hartlepool - 22 Aug 1996

Accident reference 199617H100448

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 22 August 1996 at 17:10 a fatal collision occurred near A19, Hartlepool involving 3 vehicles (leyland model missing, bmw 3 series, vauxhall cavalier) and 3 casualties (2 serious, 1 fatal) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199617H100448
Police Reference 17H100448
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Cleveland

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A19
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 240
Highway Authority E06000001

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not 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 (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND Model Missing
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 5700cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BMW 3 SERIES
Engine Capacity 2793cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 67
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Female

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 67
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 65
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 27
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.