Optare Metrorider crash on the A196 in Northumberland - 13 May 1998
Accident reference 199810C020498
Accident summary
On Wednesday 13 May 1998 at 14:41 a slight collision occurred near A 196, A 192, Northumberland involving 1 vehicle (optare metrorider) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: Roundabout
- Junction: Roundabout
- Setting: Rural
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199810C020498 |
| Police Reference | 10C020498 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 196 |
| Second Road | A 192 |
| Road Type | Roundabout |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 143 |
| Highway Authority | E06000057 |
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 | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Make/Model | OPTARE METRORIDER |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 5900cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats) |
| Age | 80 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Bus/Coach Passenger | Seated 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.