Suzuki Ap 50 crash on the A8 in City of Edinburgh - 11 May 1999

Accident reference 1999950004447

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 11 May 1999 at 09:25 a slight collision occurred near A8, City of Edinburgh involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, suzuki ap 50) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.941273, -3.271318

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999950004447
Police Reference 950004447
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A8
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 923
Highway Authority S12000036

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 125cc and under
Make/Model SUZUKI AP 50
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 49cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle 125cc and under rider or passenger
Age 43
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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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.