Proton Proton and Ford Fiesta crash on the A720 - 6 Jan 1995

Accident reference 1995950015995

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 6 January 1995 at 17:00 a slight collision occurred near A720 involving 3 vehicles (proton proton, ford fiesta) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1995950015995
Police Reference 950015995
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A720
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 824

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PROTON PROTON
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1468cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 76
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 34
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.