Crash on the A899 - 24 Feb 1989

Accident reference 198995289F044

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 24 February 1989 at 07:50 a slight collision occurred near A899, A705 involving 1 vehicle (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198995289F044
Police Reference 95289F044
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A899
Second Road A705
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 825

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Vehicle Age 6 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 41
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 40
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Seated passenger

Data Source

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