Ford Fiesta crash on the A167 - 13 Feb 1997

Accident reference 1997117AK0321

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 13 February 1997 at 12:15 a slight collision occurred near A 167, A(M) 1 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, ford fiesta) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997117AK0321
Police Reference 117AK0321
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 167
Second Road A(M) 1
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 165
Highway Authority E06000047

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 38
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.