Leyland Model Missing and Rover 400 Series crash on the A74 - 23 May 1992

Accident reference 1992984023492

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 23 May 1992 at 09:14 a slight collision occurred near A74 involving 2 vehicles (leyland model missing, rover 400 series) and 3 casualties (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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Crossroads

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1992984023492
Police Reference 984023492
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Dumfries & Galloway

Road & Location Details

First Road A74
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 859

Junction Information

Junction Detail Crossroads
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 LEYLAND Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 11100cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 400 SERIES
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1396cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 35
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 11
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Rear seat passenger

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 9
Sex Female
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.