Fiat Cinquecento and Mazda Mx-5 crash on the A189 in Newcastle upon Tyne - 8 Dec 2002
Accident reference 2002100517802
Accident summary
On Sunday 8 December 2002 at 20:38 a slight collision occurred near A 189, A 167, Newcastle upon Tyne involving 2 vehicles (fiat cinquecento, mazda mx-5) 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 darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 50 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Junction: Crossroads
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2002100517802 |
| Police Reference | 100517802 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 189 |
| Second Road | A 167 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 50 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 147 |
| Highway Authority | E08000021 |
| LSOA Code | E01008395 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Crossroads |
| Junction Control | Auto traffic signal |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FIAT CINQUECENTO |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 899cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MAZDA MX-5 |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1839cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
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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.