Mazda 323 and Ford Escort crash on the A70 in South Lanarkshire - 27 Aug 1999
Accident reference 199997QC05108
Accident summary
On Friday 27 August 1999 at 20:30 a slight collision occurred near A70, South Lanarkshire involving 2 vehicles (mazda 323, ford escort) 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: 60 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 199997QC05108 |
| Police Reference | 97QC05108 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Strathclyde |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A70 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 938 |
| Highway Authority | S12000029 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Previous accident |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MAZDA 323 |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1324cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD ESCORT |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1597cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 15 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| 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.