Fatal crash on the A85 - 2 Jan 1989

Accident reference 198996GK07002

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 2 January 1989 at 17:45 a fatal collision occurred near A85 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. 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 198996GK07002
Police Reference 96GK07002
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Central

Road & Location Details

First Road A85
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 834

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.