Latitude: 54.6667 / 54°40'0"N
Longitude: -1.7782 / 1°46'41"W
OS Eastings: 414400
OS Northings: 530200
OS Grid: NZ144302
Mapcode National: GBR JG0G.TX
Mapcode Global: WHC50.NYFT
Accident ID
1979119AA0235
Date
Friday 16 March 1979
Time
18:00
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Wear Valley
Police Force
Durham
Road Class
A
Road Number
68
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Snowing + high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Snow
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. Hit Bridge (side). Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Near/Offside crash barrier. |
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 |