Serious Austin Metro and Honda Mtx125Rw crash on the A710 - 23 Aug 1992

Accident reference 1992983027792

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 23 August 1992 at 19:15 a serious collision occurred near A710 involving 2 vehicles (austin metro, honda mtx125rw) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1992983027792
Police Reference 983027792
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Dumfries & Galloway

Road & Location Details

First Road A710
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 858

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 AUSTIN METRO
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to left

Driver Information

Age 18
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model HONDA MTX125RW
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 13
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, not crossing
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.