Accident 1997117CI9118

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 10 February 1997 at 10:28 a serious collision occurred near A 68 involving 2 vehicles (peugeot 205) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997117CI9118
Police Reference 117CI9118
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 68
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 162
Highway Authority E06000047

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 205
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 70
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 70
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 68
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

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