Crash on the A8 - 15 Oct 1990

Accident reference 1990951243890

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 15 October 1990 at 13:00 a slight collision occurred near A8 involving 1 vehicle (bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)) and 1 casualty (1 slight) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1990951243890
Police Reference 951243890
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A8
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 824

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 67
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Bus/Coach Passenger Standing 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.