Latitude: 54.7621 / 54°45'43"N
Longitude: -1.5291 / 1°31'44"W
OS Eastings: 430400
OS Northings: 540900
OS Grid: NZ304409
Mapcode National: GBR KFRC.RP
Mapcode Global: WHC4R.HK2N
Accident ID
1979119BD0237
Date
Tuesday 6 February 1979
Time
09:20
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Durham
Police Force
Durham
Road Class
A(M)
Road Number
1
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine 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 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking static vehicle - offside |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|||
2 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On lay-by or hard shoulder; |
Parked |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |