Fatal Volkswagen Polo and Vauxhall Astra and Volvo 940 crash on the A9 in Highland - 6 Sep 1997
Accident reference 199791E019111
Accident summary
On Saturday 6 September 1997 at 15:40 a fatal collision occurred near A9, Highland involving 4 vehicles (volkswagen polo, vauxhall astra, volvo 940) and 6 casualties (5 serious, 1 fatal) 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: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Unknown
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199791E019111 |
| Police Reference | 91E019111 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 6 |
| Police Force | Northern |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Unknown |
| First Road | A9 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 927 |
| Highway Authority | S12000017 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN POLO |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL ASTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1389cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLVO 940 |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1986cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 71 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
Casualties (6)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 59 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 53 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 75 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 75 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
Casualty 6
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
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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.