Serious Toyota Hilux and Opel Manta and Volvo 740 crash on the A1 - 16 Jan 1990

Accident reference 1990950059090

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 16 January 1990 at 09:26 a serious collision occurred near A1 involving 3 vehicles (toyota hilux, opel manta, volvo 740) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990950059090
Police Reference 950059090
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A1
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 827

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model TOYOTA HILUX
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1587cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model OPEL MANTA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 740
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2316cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 64
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.