Accident 201611SL00696

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 25 January 2016 at 17:55 a fatal collision occurred near County Durham involving 1 vehicle (renault master) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. 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: 54.685434, -1.521871

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201611SL00696
Police Reference 11SL00696
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 169
Highway Authority E06000047
LSOA Code E01033203

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT MASTER
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 2463cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 14
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

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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.