Crash on the A79 - 25 Oct 1980

Accident reference 198097RA11110

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 25 October 1980 at 13:45 a slight collision occurred near A79 involving 2 vehicles and 2 casualties (2 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198097RA11110
Police Reference 97RA11110
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A79
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 853

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
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.