Accident 1999950004643

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 17 May 1999 at 15:45 a fatal collision occurred near A 6105, Scottish Borders involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen passat, ford escort) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Unknown

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999950004643
Police Reference 950004643
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Unknown
First Road A 6105
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 914
Highway Authority S12000026

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 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 90
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD ESCORT
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 48
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 90
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 48
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.