Datsun Bluebird crash on the A693 - 11 Apr 1998

Accident reference 1998118CH1017

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 11 April 1998 at 10:55 a slight collision occurred near A693, B6532 involving 2 vehicles (datsun bluebird, pedal cycle) 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: 40 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998118CH1017
Police Reference 118CH1017
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A693
Second Road B6532
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 40 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 162
Highway Authority E06000047

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN BLUEBIRD
Vehicle Age 15 years
Engine Capacity 1770cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 87
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 44
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.