Ford Escort and Austin Morris Mini crash on the A6091 - 9 Jan 1990

Accident reference 1990950031390

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 9 January 1990 at 18:50 a slight collision occurred near A6091 involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, austin morris mini) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. 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
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990950031390
Police Reference 950031390
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A6091
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 829

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1296cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MORRIS MINI
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1098cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 40
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat 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.