Leyland Daf Ft 75Cf crash on the M74 in South Lanarkshire - 21 Oct 1999

Accident reference 199997QC04310

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 21 October 1999 at 05:00 a slight collision occurred near M74, South Lanarkshire involving 2 vehicles (leyland daf ft 75cf, van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + high winds. 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.438308, -3.655495

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199997QC04310
Police Reference 97QC04310
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Strathclyde
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M74
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 938
Highway Authority S12000029

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FT 75CF
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 9200cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 39
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location On refuge, central island or central reservation
Pedestrian Movement In carriageway, stationary - not crossing
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 32
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.