Fatal crash on the A73 - 24 Dec 1980

Accident reference 198097NB04612

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 24 December 1980 at 17:40 a fatal collision occurred near A73 involving 1 vehicle and 2 casualties (2 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198097NB04612
Police Reference 97NB04612
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A73
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 843

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Walking along in carriageway, back to traffic

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Walking along in carriageway, back to traffic

Data Source

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