Latitude: 54.7778 / 54°46'39"N
Longitude: -1.604 / 1°36'14"W
OS Eastings: 425570
OS Northings: 542610
OS Grid: NZ255426
Mapcode National: GBR KF76.J3
Mapcode Global: WHC4Q.B5FM
Accident ID
1997117BD0801
Date
Thursday 16 October 1997
Time
19:37
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Durham
Local Authority (Highways)
Durham County Council
Police Force
Durham
Road Class
C
Road Number
17
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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 |
13 |
Petrol, 1990cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Nearside |
Hit Kerb. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
|
2 |
2 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1527cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
; |
Parked |
Back |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |