Ford Escort crash on the A1(M) - 15 Oct 1997

Accident reference 1997117CG0785

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 15 October 1997 at 19:25 a slight collision occurred near A1(M), A183 involving 4 vehicles (ford escort) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997117CG0785
Police Reference 117CG0785
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A1(M)
Second Road A183
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 160
Highway Authority E06000047

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 2800cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 24
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.