Latitude: 54.6251 / 54°37'30"N
Longitude: -1.7278 / 1°43'40"W
OS Eastings: 417670
OS Northings: 525590
OS Grid: NZ176255
Mapcode National: GBR JGCY.QS
Mapcode Global: WHC5F.F0GM
Accident ID
1997117AA2042
Date
Saturday 30 August 1997
Time
16:35
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
5
Local Authority (Administrative)
Teesdale
Local Authority (Highways)
Durham County Council
Police Force
Durham
Road Class
A
Road Number
688
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Private drive or entrance
Second Road Class
Unclassified
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
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, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Front |
|
|||
2 |
3 |
Petrol, 1794cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
|
5 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Female |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
11 - 15 |
Female |
Fatal |
4 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |