Leyland Daf Fa 45 and Mercedes C Class crash on the A66 - 3 Apr 1998

Accident reference 1998118DC1100

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 3 April 1998 at 08:00 a slight collision occurred near A66, B6277 involving 2 vehicles (leyland daf fa 45, mercedes c class) 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
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1998118DC1100
Police Reference 118DC1100
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A66
Second Road B6277
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 166
Highway Authority E06000047

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FA 45
Vehicle Age 2 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES C CLASS
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1799cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 53
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.