Ford Escort and Volkswagen Passat crash on the A197 in Northumberland - 27 May 2004

Accident reference 2004100451304

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 27 May 2004 at 12:00 a slight collision occurred near A197, Northumberland involving 3 vehicles (ford escort, volkswagen passat) and 4 casualties (4 slight) 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
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.182364, -1.610666

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2004100451304
Police Reference 100451304
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 4
Police Force Northumbria
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A197
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 145
Highway Authority E06000057
LSOA Code E01027525

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 (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1299cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 51
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

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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.