Ford Fiesta and Renault Megane and Nissan Almera crash on the A691 - 14 Dec 1998

Accident reference 1998118CI3352

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 14 December 1998 at 16:57 a slight collision occurred near A 691 involving 4 vehicles (ford fiesta, renault megane, nissan almera) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998118CI3352
Police Reference 118CI3352
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 691
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 162
Highway Authority E06000047

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1119cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1119cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT MEGANE
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model NISSAN ALMERA
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 21
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.