Fatal Vauxhall Zafira crash on the A167 in Thirsk - 1 Jul 2009

Accident reference 2009120111492

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 1 July 2009 at 19:30 a fatal collision occurred near A167, Thirsk involving 2 vehicles (motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc, vauxhall zafira) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.218182, -1.414902

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2009120111492
Police Reference 120111492
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force North Yorkshire
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A167
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 181
Highway Authority E06000065
LSOA Code E01027632

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 Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc
Vehicle Age 56 years
Engine Capacity 350cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 71
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1995cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 71
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.