Serious Toyota Yaris crash on the A688 in County Durham - 7 Sep 2022
Accident reference 2022111216938
Accident summary
On Wednesday 7 September 2022 at 15:31 a serious collision occurred near A 688, County Durham involving 2 vehicles (toyota yaris, goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2022111216938 |
| Police Reference | 111216938 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Durham |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 688 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000047 |
| LSOA Code | E01020859 |
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 | TOYOTA YARIS |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1329cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 49 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 49 |
| 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.