Latitude: 54.9567 / 54°57'23"N
Longitude: -1.5724 / 1°34'20"W
OS Eastings: 427480
OS Northings: 562530
OS Grid: NZ274625
Mapcode National: GBR SW7.3F
Mapcode Global: WHC3R.TPF0
Accident ID
197910F018679
Date
Monday 23 April 1979
Time
15:10
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Gateshead
Police Force
Northumbria
Road Class
A
Road Number
6115
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Crossroads
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Second Road Number
3053
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
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 |
Nearside |
Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Lamp post. |
||
2 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Serious |