Renault 21 and Rover 800 Series crash on the A1 - 3 May 1991

Accident reference 1991950497691

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 3 May 1991 at 15:30 a slight collision occurred near A1, A1140 involving 4 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, renault 21, rover 800 series) and 2 casualties (2 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991950497691
Police Reference 950497691
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A1
Second Road A1140
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 824

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model RENAULT 21
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1721cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 800 SERIES
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 10
Sex Female
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 8
Sex Female
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.