Fatal Ford Focus and Honda Model Missing crash on the A178 in Hartlepool - 3 Jul 2009
Accident reference 2009170H10729
Accident summary
On Friday 3 July 2009 at 07:45 a fatal collision occurred near A178, Hartlepool involving 2 vehicles (ford focus, honda model missing) and 5 casualties (3 slight, 2 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
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2009170H10729 |
| Police Reference | 170H10729 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Cleveland |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A178 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Local Authority District | 240 |
| Highway Authority | E06000001 |
| LSOA Code | E01011998 |
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 |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1596cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Make/Model | HONDA Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 17 years |
| Engine Capacity | 899cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 34 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| 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.