Crash on the A718 - 6 Sep 1980

Accident reference 1980981322481

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 6 September 1980 at 22:00 a slight collision occurred near A718, B798 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980981322481
Police Reference 981322481
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Dumfries & Galloway

Road & Location Details

First Road A718
Second Road B798
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 856

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 25
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.