Leyland Freighter and Rover 200 Series crash on the A76 - 10 Jan 1994

Accident reference 1994983004094

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 10 January 1994 at 21:30 a slight collision occurred near A76 involving 4 vehicles (leyland freighter, bus or coach (17 or more pass seats), rover 200 series) 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 1994983004094
Police Reference 983004094
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 4
Casualties 1
Police Force Dumfries & Galloway

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A76
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 858

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 (4)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND FREIGHTER
Vehicle Age 5 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Manoeuvre Overtaking static vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 62
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Female

Vehicle 4

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1396cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 32
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 68
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

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.