Fatal Vauxhall Cavalier and Daf Trucks Model Missing crash on the A74 - 19 Dec 1990

Accident reference 199097QC07312

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 19 December 1990 at 21:10 a fatal collision occurred near A74 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall cavalier, daf trucks model missing) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199097QC07312
Police Reference 97QC07312
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A74
Second Road A74
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 848

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model Daf Trucks Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 8250cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 23
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.