Austin Metro crash on the A76 - 27 Nov 1990

Accident reference 199097RB05511

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 27 November 1990 at 18:45 a slight collision occurred near A76 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199097RB05511
Police Reference 97RB05511
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A76
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 854

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 8
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 8
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat 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.