Serious Lancia Delta and Volvo 440 crash on the B981 - 18 Jan 1996

Accident reference 1996949600133

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 18 January 1996 at 15:05 a serious collision occurred near B981 involving 2 vehicles (lancia delta, volvo 440) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996949600133
Police Reference 949600133
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Fife

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B981
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 823

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LANCIA DELTA
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1301cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 440
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 35
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.