Latitude: 54.506 / 54°30'21"N
Longitude: -2.123 / 2°7'22"W
OS Eastings: 392129
OS Northings: 512301
OS Grid: NY921123
Mapcode National: GBR FJMB.5H
Mapcode Global: WHB4P.C08H
Accident ID
201111SC02961
Date
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Time
06:45
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
7
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
County Durham
Local Authority (Highways)
Durham County Council
Police Force
Durham
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
66
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
Carriageway Hazards
Previous accident
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1686cc |
Male, 41 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Overtaking static vehicle - offside |
Front |
Hit Parked vehicle. |
2 |
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
8 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 12600cc |
Male, 43 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Parked |
Back |
|
3 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
9 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2151cc |
Male, 49 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Previous accident. |
4 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
9 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1998cc |
Male, 36 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Parked vehicle. |
5 |
Car |
11 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1527cc |
Male, 32 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Hit Previous accident. |
6 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
4 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1248cc |
Male, 28 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Parked |
Did not impact |
|
7 |
Car |
2 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Male, 37 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Parked |
Did not impact |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
41 |
Male |
Fatal |
2 |
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian, On footway or verge, Unknown or other |
1 |
37 |
Male |
Slight |