Proton Proton crash on the M8 - 7 Mar 1995

Accident reference 199597PB70103

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 7 March 1995 at 08:30 a slight collision occurred near M8 involving 1 vehicle (proton proton) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing + high winds. Road surface conditions were snow. 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 199597PB70103
Police Reference 97PB70103
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M8
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 844

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Snowing + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Snow
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PROTON PROTON
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1298cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 55
Sex Female

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 55
Sex Female
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.