Bedford Model Missing and Datsun Stanza crash on the A720 - 17 Jan 1990

Accident reference 1990950063890

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 17 January 1990 at 07:45 a slight collision occurred near A720 involving 2 vehicles (bedford model missing, datsun stanza) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990950063890
Police Reference 950063890
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A720
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 824

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BEDFORD Model Missing
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DATSUN STANZA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 39
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.