Serious Vauxhall Astra crash on the A696 in Newcastle upon Tyne - 26 Dec 2022
Accident reference 2022101257391
Accident summary
On Monday 26 December 2022 at 14:05 a serious collision occurred near A696, Newcastle upon Tyne involving 1 vehicle (vauxhall astra) 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: Slip road
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2022101257391 |
| Police Reference | 101257391 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A696 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Slip road |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E08000021 |
| LSOA Code | E01008295 |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Central refuge |
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 (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 7 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Other |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 62 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | Crossing on pedestrian crossing facility |
| Pedestrian Movement | Crossing from driver's offside |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.