Accident 1998118BD3323

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 7 December 1998 at 07:48 a slight collision occurred near A(M) 1 involving 5 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998118BD3323
Police Reference 118BD3323
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A(M) 1
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 163
Highway Authority E06000047

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND CONSTRUCTOR
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 12170cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES 300
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Engine Capacity 12130cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD MONDEO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SEAT TOLEDO
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 41
Sex Male
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.