Fatal crash on the M90 - 27 Nov 1981

Accident reference 1981948104985

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 27 November 1981 at 00:45 a fatal collision occurred near M90 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1981948104985
Police Reference 948104985
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Fife

Road & Location Details

First Road M90
Second Road M90
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 823

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining + 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 40
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Fatal
Type Pedestrian
Age 27
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing

Data Source

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