Crash on the A701 - 15 May 1989

Accident reference 198995589A015

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 15 May 1989 at 07:30 a slight collision occurred near A701, B702 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198995589A015
Police Reference 95589A015
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A701
Second Road B702
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 824

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 11000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1275cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 52
Sex Male
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.