Serious Yamaha Model Missing and Austin Taxi crash on the A77 - 15 Mar 1990

Accident reference 199097FB05603

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 15 March 1990 at 21:50 a serious collision occurred near A77 involving 2 vehicles (yamaha model missing, austin taxi) 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 darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199097FB05603
Police Reference 97FB05603
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A77
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 836

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Darkness - lights lit
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 YAMAHA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 123cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN TAXI
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 2520cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 18
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.