Saab 9000 crash on the A59 in Harrogate - 15 Nov 1997

Accident reference 1997123190382

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 15 November 1997 at 14:13 a slight collision occurred near A59, B6161, Harrogate involving 2 vehicles (saab 9000) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no 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: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997123190382
Police Reference 123190382
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force North Yorkshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A59
Second Road B6161
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 182
Highway Authority E06000065

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine 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 SAAB 9000
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1985cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 3947cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.