Latitude: 54.7833 / 54°47'0"N
Longitude: -1.5333 / 1°32'0"W
OS Eastings: 430110
OS Northings: 543260
OS Grid: NZ301432
Mapcode National: GBR KFQ4.T2
Mapcode Global: WHC4R.F12B
Accident ID
1989119BD1447
Date
Friday 18 August 1989
Time
17:39
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
5
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
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 |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1769cc |
Male, 66 - 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Overturned. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Road sign or traffic signal. |
|
2 |
3 |
Petrol, 954cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
66 - 75 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
6 - 10 |
Female |
Slight |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
6 - 10 |
Female |
Slight |
5 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
6 - 10 |
Male |
Slight |