Ford Transit and Vauxhall Combo crash on the A1(M) - 13 May 1998

Accident reference 1998118CG1304

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 13 May 1998 at 14:30 a slight collision occurred near A1(M) involving 4 vehicles (ford transit, vauxhall combo, van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) 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: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998118CG1304
Police Reference 118CG1304
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A1(M)
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 160
Highway Authority E06000047

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre U-turn

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VAUXHALL COMBO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1686cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

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.