Ford Focus and Citroen Ax crash on the A1(M) - 18 May 2005

Accident reference 200511AK11880

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 18 May 2005 at 18:50 a slight collision occurred near A1(M), A167 involving 2 vehicles (ford focus, citroen ax) and 3 casualties (3 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Slip road
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.583774, -1.560073

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200511AK11880
Police Reference 11AK11880
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Durham
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A1(M)
Second Road A167
Road Type Slip road
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 165
Highway Authority E06000047
LSOA Code E01020826

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FOCUS
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Moving off

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model CITROEN AX
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 954cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 31
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 21
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
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.