Serious Ford Transit crash on the A66 in County Durham - 4 Dec 2023
Accident reference 2023111382537
Accident summary
On Monday 4 December 2023 at 09:15 a serious collision occurred near A66, County Durham involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, car) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. 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
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2023111382537 |
| Police Reference | 111382537 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Durham |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A66 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000047 |
| LSOA Code | E01020863 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fog or mist |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | FORD TRANSIT |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | U-turn |
Driver Information
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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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.