Fatal Audi A4 and Renault Megane crash on the A59 in Skipton - 6 Nov 1999

Accident reference 1999123100341

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 6 November 1999 at 12:05 a fatal collision occurred near A59, Skipton involving 2 vehicles (audi a4, renault megane) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 53.972558, -1.877697

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999123100341
Police Reference 123100341
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force North Yorkshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A59
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 180
Highway Authority E06000065
LSOA Code E01027557

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 AUDI A4
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT MEGANE
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 88
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 23
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's nearside

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Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.