Audi A4 and Yamaha Model Missing crash on the A8 in City of Edinburgh - 2 May 1999

Accident reference 1999950004158

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 2 May 1999 at 12:25 a slight collision occurred near A 8, City of Edinburgh involving 2 vehicles (audi a4, yamaha model missing) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

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

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.936677, -3.348651

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999950004158
Police Reference 950004158
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 8
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 923
Highway Authority S12000036

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 AUDI A4
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2496cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model YAMAHA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1063cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 49
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 49
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

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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.