Vauxhall Vectra and Rover Metro crash on the A1 in Newcastle upon Tyne - 12 Sep 2003

Accident reference 2003100772503

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 12 September 2003 at 20:45 a slight collision occurred near A1, Newcastle upon Tyne involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall vectra, rover metro) and 2 casualties (2 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.017239, -1.654493

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003100772503
Police Reference 100772503
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Northumbria
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A1
Second Road A1
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 147
Highway Authority E08000021
LSOA Code E01008311

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
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 VAUXHALL VECTRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER METRO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1396cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Female
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 53
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.