Crash on the B8003 - 9 Aug 1979

Accident reference 197997LB53808

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 9 August 1979 at 14:30 a slight collision occurred near B8003 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle, van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 197997LB53808
Police Reference 97LB53808
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road B8003
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 837

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Unknown

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.