Latitude: 54.9092 / 54°54'33"N
Longitude: -1.5765 / 1°34'35"W
OS Eastings: 427250
OS Northings: 557250
OS Grid: NZ272572
Mapcode National: GBR KCFN.HZ
Mapcode Global: WHC3Y.RVHW
Accident ID
197910F005879
Date
Saturday 27 January 1979
Time
04:00
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Gateshead
Police Force
Northumbria
Road Class
A
Road Number
69
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Snowing no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Frost or ice
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |