Renault Clio and Mercedes C Class crash on the B6300 - 29 May 1997

Accident reference 1997117BD9703

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 29 May 1997 at 17:45 a slight collision occurred near B6300 involving 2 vehicles (renault clio, mercedes c class) and 4 casualties (4 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: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997117BD9703
Police Reference 117BD9703
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 4
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B6300
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 163
Highway Authority E06000047

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 RENAULT CLIO
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1390cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1996cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 15
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 33
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.