Accident 200711AB12000

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 27 July 2007 at 22:30 a fatal collision occurred near A 690 involving 3 vehicles (car, mercedes vito, mercedes e class) 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 darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.713707, -1.701783

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200711AB12000
Police Reference 11AB12000
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Durham
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 690
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 168
Highway Authority E06000047
LSOA Code E01020904

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES VITO
Engine Capacity 2148cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MERCEDES E CLASS
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 3199cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Data Source

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