Accident 1997122810852

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 8 October 1997 at 17:43 a slight collision occurred near A 61, Harrogate involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, peugeot 106) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997122810852
Police Reference 122810852
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 61
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 182
Highway Authority E06000065

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 106
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1360cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 56
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 34
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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Data Source

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