Ford Escort and Volkswagen Passat crash on the A857 in Na h-Eileanan Siar - 30 Nov 1996

Accident reference 199691H008224

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 30 November 1996 at 13:40 a slight collision occurred near A857, Na h-Eileanan Siar involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, volkswagen passat) 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 daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199691H008224
Police Reference 91H008224
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northern

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A857
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 941
Highway Authority S12000013

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Unknown

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1296cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1588cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In carriageway, crossing elsewhere
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from offside - masked by parked or stationary vehicle

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Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.