Accident 1998983006598
Accident summary
On Saturday 7 February 1998 at 00:01 a serious collision occurred near A 780, Dumfries and Galloway involving 2 vehicles (honda sh50h, rover 400 series) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights unlit.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1998983006598 |
| Police Reference | 983006598 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Dumfries & Galloway |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 780 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Local Authority District | 917 |
| Highway Authority | S12000006 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights unlit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle 50cc and under |
| Make/Model | HONDA SH50H |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 49cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER 400 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1994cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
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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.