Serious Vauxhall Astra and Bedford Astra crash on the A73 - 9 Oct 1991

Accident reference 199197NB02010

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 9 October 1991 at 17:20 a serious collision occurred near A73, B803 involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall astra, bedford astra) and 4 casualties (1 serious, 3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199197NB02010
Police Reference 97NB02010
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 4
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A73
Second Road B803
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 843

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1297cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model BEDFORD ASTRA
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Casualties (4)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 12
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 18
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 4

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 27
Sex Male
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.