Fatal crash on the A775 - 30 Jan 1989

Accident reference 198997PC06501

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 30 January 1989 at 07:05 a fatal collision occurred near A775 involving 2 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

Move Insights

Thinking of moving to this area?

Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.

Flood risk assessment
Planning history
EPC ratings & more

Basic Information

Accident Reference 198997PC06501
Police Reference 97PC06501
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A775
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 844

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1189cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 46
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 29
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.