Serious Talbot Model Missing and Freight Rover Sherpa crash on the A96 - 16 Mar 1994

Accident reference 1994929401427

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 16 March 1994 at 10:00 a serious collision occurred near A96 involving 2 vehicles (talbot model missing, freight rover sherpa) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1994929401427
Police Reference 929401427
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Grampian

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A96
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 813

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model TALBOT Model Missing
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1971cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1993cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 56
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 58
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 52
Sex Female
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.