Fatal Volkswagen Golf crash on the A695 in Gateshead - 24 Jan 2024
Accident reference 2024101402083
Accident summary
On Wednesday 24 January 2024 at 06:05 a fatal collision occurred near A695, Gateshead involving 1 vehicle (volkswagen golf) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit. 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 | 2024101402083 |
| Police Reference | 101402083 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A695 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E08000037 |
| Current Highway Authority | E08000037 |
| LSOA Code | E01008245 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights unlit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data (2024)
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1498cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 47 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | In carriageway, crossing elsewhere |
| Pedestrian Movement | Crossing from driver's nearside |
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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.