Road traffic accident - 1 Dec 1989 (ref 198997PB00312)

Accident reference 198997PB00312

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 1 December 1989 at 16:17 a fatal collision occurred involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 3 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. 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 198997PB00312
Police Reference 97PB00312
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 844

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 18
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 18
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.