Crash on the B979 - 26 Aug 1985

Accident reference 1985928505823

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 26 August 1985 at 21:00 a slight collision occurred near B979 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1985928505823
Police Reference 928505823
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Grampian

Road & Location Details

First Road B979
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 812

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 Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 37
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement Walking along in carriageway, facing 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.