Citroen Xsara and Volkswagen Golf and Ford Transit crash on the A181 - 6 Feb 2007

Accident reference 200711BD03740

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 6 February 2007 at 09:52 a slight collision occurred near A181 involving 3 vehicles (citroen xsara, volkswagen golf, ford transit) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. 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

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.762582, -1.505141

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200711BD03740
Police Reference 11BD03740
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Durham
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A181
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 163
Highway Authority E06000047
LSOA Code E01020732

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 Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model CITROEN XSARA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1600cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats)
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2402cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Taking pupil to/from school
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant
Age 16
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) occupant
Age 16
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.