Seddon/Atkinson Model Missing crash on the M74 - 5 Aug 1991

Accident reference 199197QB01508

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 5 August 1991 at 09:35 a slight collision occurred near M74 involving 2 vehicles (seddon/atkinson model missing, van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199197QB01508
Police Reference 97QB01508
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road M74
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 845

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining 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 SEDDON/ATKINSON Model Missing
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 10000cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 28
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.