Volvo Model Missing and Talbot Model Missing and Ford Sierra crash on the A80 - 6 Apr 1990

Accident reference 199097DC01804

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 6 April 1990 at 14:00 a slight collision occurred near A80 involving 5 vehicles and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199097DC01804
Police Reference 97DC01804
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 5
Casualties 2
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A80
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 841

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 Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions Roadworks
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (5)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 67cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model TALBOT Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 2498cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1597cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 5

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ORION
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 14
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.