Proton Persona and Rover 200 Series crash on the A899 in West Lothian - 24 Jul 1997

Accident reference 1997950755097

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 24 July 1997 at 07:35 a slight collision occurred near A899, West Lothian involving 2 vehicles (proton persona, rover 200 series) and 2 casualties (2 slight) 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Roundabout
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997950755097
Police Reference 950755097
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A899
Second Road A899
Road Type Roundabout
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 940
Highway Authority S12000040

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
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 PROTON PERSONA
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1468cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 34
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1590cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 24
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 24
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.