Fatal Zontes Zt crash on the A690 in County Durham - 13 Aug 2024
Accident reference 2024111478989
Accident summary
On Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 00:43 a fatal collision occurred near A690, County Durham involving 1 vehicle (zontes zt) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2024111478989 |
| Police Reference | 111478989 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Durham |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A690 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Trunk Road | Yes |
| Highway Authority | E06000047 |
| Current Highway Authority | E06000047 |
| LSOA Code | E01020899 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no 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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SeriousVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle 125cc and under |
| Make/Model | ZONTES ZT |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 125cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 1 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger |
| Age | 21 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| 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.