Fatal Ford Focus and Renault Megane and Vauxhall Frontera crash on the A90 in Angus - 18 Jan 2001
Accident reference 2001930000409
Accident summary
On Thursday 18 January 2001 at 18:15 a fatal collision occurred near A90, Angus involving 15 vehicles and 5 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious, 3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2001930000409 |
| Police Reference | 930000409 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 15 |
| Casualties | 5 |
| Police Force | Tayside |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A90 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 912 |
| Highway Authority | S12000041 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (15)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT MEGANE |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1390cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL FRONTERA |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2198cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 52 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 5
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | HONDA CIVIC |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1493cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 6
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | SCANIA Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 14200cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 7
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT MEGANE |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1998cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 8
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD SIERRA |
| Vehicle Age | 13 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 41 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 9
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | RENAULT CLIO |
| Vehicle Age | 9 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1870cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 33 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 10
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MAZDA 323 |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1489cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 11
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | ROVER MONTEGO |
| Vehicle Age | 8 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 12
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FORD FIESTA |
| Vehicle Age | 15 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1117cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 13
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over |
| Make/Model | MAN Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 6871cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 66 |
| Sex | Male |
Vehicle 14
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VAUXHALL VECTRA |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1799cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 15
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN POLO |
| Vehicle Age | 12 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1272cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 37 |
| Sex | Female |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualties (5)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 12 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 32 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 4
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 61 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualty 5
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 64 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| 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.