Fatal Volkswagen Lt 35 and Daf Trucks Model Missing crash on the A74 - 14 Oct 1992

Accident reference 199297QC03510

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 14 October 1992 at 01:30 a fatal collision occurred near A74 involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen lt 35, daf trucks model missing) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 50 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199297QC03510
Police Reference 97QC03510
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

First Road A74
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 848

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 VOLKSWAGEN LT 35
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 2400cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model Daf Trucks Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 8250cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.