Serious Peugeot 309 and Mercedes 200 crash on the B9080 - 15 Feb 1996

Accident reference 1996950167596

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 15 February 1996 at 22:45 a serious collision occurred near B9080 involving 2 vehicles (peugeot 309, mercedes 200) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 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 - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1996950167596
Police Reference 950167596
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B9080
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 825

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model PEUGEOT 309
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1905cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model MERCEDES 200
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 38
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.