Crash on the A997 - 24 May 1980

Accident reference 198096BS06053

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 24 May 1980 at 00:01 a slight collision occurred near A997, A91 involving 1 vehicle 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 darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198096BS06053
Police Reference 96BS06053
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Central

Road & Location Details

First Road A997
Second Road A91
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 834

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 27
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.