Serious Subaru Subaru and Mercedes Model Missing crash on the A70 in West Lothian - 31 Jul 1999

Accident reference 1999950007117

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 31 July 1999 at 02:15 a serious collision occurred near A70, B7031, West Lothian involving 2 vehicles (subaru subaru, mercedes model missing) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Unknown

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.865696, -3.404198

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1999950007117
Police Reference 950007117
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Unknown
First Road A70
Second Road B7031
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 940
Highway Authority S12000040

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SUBARU SUBARU
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 1781cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 43
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.