Serious Nissan E24 and Ford Escort crash on the A849 - 2 Nov 1991

Accident reference 199197LB00111

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 2 November 1991 at 08:55 a serious collision occurred near A849 involving 2 vehicles (nissan e24, ford escort) and 4 casualties (4 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199197LB00111
Police Reference 97LB00111
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 4
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A849
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 837

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model NISSAN E24
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2289cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 16 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 54
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 14
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear 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.