Latitude: 54.8462 / 54°50'46"N
Longitude: -1.8813 / 1°52'52"W
OS Eastings: 407720
OS Northings: 550160
OS Grid: NZ077501
Mapcode National: GBR HD9D.HK
Mapcode Global: WHC46.2GF5
Approximate location: A68, Consett DH8
Accident ID
1997117CI1044
Date
Wednesday 12 November 1997
Time
07:45
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Derwentside
Local Authority (Highways)
Durham County Council
Police Force
Durham
Road Class
A
Road Number
68
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
T or staggered junction
Second Road Class
C
Second Road Number
131
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Frost or ice
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 |
5 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Other permanent object. |
|
2 |
8 |
Petrol, 988cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. |
|
3 |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Slight |