Fatal Renault 5 crash on the A690 - 9 Mar 1997
Accident reference 1997117AB0557
Accident summary
On Sunday 9 March 1997 at 23:45 a fatal collision occurred near A690 involving 1 vehicle (renault 5) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1997117AB0557 |
| Police Reference | 117AB0557 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Durham |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A690 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 168 |
| Highway Authority | E06000047 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT 5 |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1108cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.