Latitude: 54.8023 / 54°48'8"N
Longitude: -1.6212 / 1°37'16"W
OS Eastings: 424450
OS Northings: 545330
OS Grid: NZ244453
Mapcode National: GBR KD3X.T9
Mapcode Global: WHC4J.2K9C
Approximate location: A691, Durham DH1 5RG
Accident ID
1998118BD1339
Date
Friday 22 May 1998
Time
21:01
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
6
Local Authority (Administrative)
Durham
Local Authority (Highways)
Durham County Council
Police Force
Durham
Road Class
A
Road Number
691
Road Type
Single 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
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, 2197cc |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Nearside |
Skidded. |
|
2 |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 5480cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Fatal |
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Fatal |
4 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
0 - 5 |
Male |
Fatal |
5 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Fatal |
3 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |