Renault Model Missing and Austin Maestro crash on the B1283 - 26 Jun 1998

Accident reference 1998118BD1653

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 26 June 1998 at 15:00 a slight collision occurred near B1283 involving 2 vehicles (renault model missing, austin maestro) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998118BD1653
Police Reference 118BD1653
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B1283
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 163
Highway Authority E06000047

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT Model Missing
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model AUSTIN MAESTRO
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 44
Sex Female
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.