Volvo 360 and Mercedes 300 crash on the A814 - 27 Dec 1994

Accident reference 199497LF03512

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 27 December 1994 at 06:35 a slight collision occurred near A814 involving 2 vehicles (volvo 360, mercedes 300) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

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

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199497LF03512
Police Reference 97LF03512
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A814
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 838

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 360
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1986cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES 300
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 60
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 49
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.