Serious Yamaha Yzf and BMW 1 Series crash on the A68 in Northumberland - 3 Sep 2023
Accident reference 2023101350834
Accident summary
On Sunday 3 September 2023 at 10:30 a serious collision occurred near A 68, Northumberland involving 2 vehicles (yamaha yzf, bmw 1 series) 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 | 2023101350834 |
| Police Reference | 101350834 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 68 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000057 |
| LSOA Code | E01027506 |
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 | Motorcycle over 500cc |
| Make/Model | YAMAHA YZF |
| Vehicle Age | 20 years |
| Engine Capacity | 998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 1 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 15 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
| IMD Decile | 1 (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.