Serious Fiat Regata and Lada Riva crash on the A7 - 26 Aug 1990

Accident reference 1990951019590

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 26 August 1990 at 15:00 a serious collision occurred near A7, A72 involving 2 vehicles (fiat regata, lada riva) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990951019590
Police Reference 951019590
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A7
Second Road A72
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 829

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT REGATA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1585cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LADA RIVA
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1294cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 58
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.