Vauxhall Midi crash on the M8 - 16 Mar 1994

Accident reference 1994950313094

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 16 March 1994 at 19:00 a slight collision occurred near M8 involving 1 vehicle (vauxhall midi) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1994950313094
Police Reference 950313094
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M8
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 825

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Snowing no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VAUXHALL MIDI
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1994cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 30
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 30
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.