Freight Rover Sherpa and Vauxhall Astra and Mercedes 190 crash - 20 Dec 1993

Accident reference 1993951429493

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 20 December 1993 at 11:30 a slight collision occurred involving 3 vehicles (freight rover sherpa, vauxhall astra, mercedes 190) and 1 casualty (1 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1993951429493
Police Reference 951429493
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road Unclassified road
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 824

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1389cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 190
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1997cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 24
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.