Crash on the A8 - 22 Jul 1985

Accident reference 198595785B023

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 22 July 1985 at 08:15 a slight collision occurred near A8, A7 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Other junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198595785B023
Police Reference 95785B023
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A8
Second Road A7
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 824

Junction Information

Junction Detail Other junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Cyclist
Age 25
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.