Mercedes Model Missing and Volvo Model Missing crash on the A689 - 15 Apr 1999

Accident reference 1999119AB1022

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 15 April 1999 at 09:50 a slight collision occurred near A 689 involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing, volvo model missing) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.715201, -1.821298

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999119AB1022
Police Reference 119AB1022
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 689
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 168
Highway Authority E06000047
LSOA Code E01020906

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 3972cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 5480cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.