Austin Morris Mini and Isuzu Trooper and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the M9 - 26 Feb 1990

Accident reference 1990950266890

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 26 February 1990 at 08:30 a slight collision occurred near M9 involving 7 vehicles and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990950266890
Police Reference 950266890
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 7
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road M9
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 825

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (7)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MORRIS MINI
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ISUZU TROOPER
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2771cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Female

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1769cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 6

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Vehicle 7

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 44
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 4

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.