Latitude: 54.9548 / 54°57'17"N
Longitude: -1.6705 / 1°40'13"W
OS Eastings: 421200
OS Northings: 562290
OS Grid: NZ212622
Mapcode National: GBR JCS4.4M
Mapcode Global: WHC3Q.9QSF
Accident ID
197910F065779
Date
Wednesday 12 December 1979
Time
16:25
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
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
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
Previous accident
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 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside - crossed central reservation. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
|||
2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Serious |
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Serious |