Latitude: 54.6988 / 54°41'55"N
Longitude: -2.024 / 2°1'26"W
OS Eastings: 398548
OS Northings: 533751
OS Grid: NY985337
Mapcode National: GBR GG93.LD
Mapcode Global: WHB3R.W5C5
Accident ID
201211SB12602
Date
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Time
21:20
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
County Durham
Local Authority (Highways)
Durham County Council
Police Force
Durham
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
B
Road Number
6278
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
Any animal in carriageway (except ridden horse)
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 |
Motorcycle over 500cc |
8 |
Petrol, 998cc |
Male, 47 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. Hit Entered ditch. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Motorcycle over 500cc rider or passenger |
1 |
47 |
Male |
Serious |