Accident 1997117BF0036

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 9 July 1997 at 10:40 a serious collision occurred near B 1404 involving 1 vehicle (datsun sunny) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) 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: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997117BF0036
Police Reference 117BF0036
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B 1404
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 164
Highway Authority E06000047

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 (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN SUNNY
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1171cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 41
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 65
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In centre of carriageway - not on refuge, island or central reservation
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from nearside - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.