Serious Suzuki Sv 650 and Fiat Tipo crash on the A83 in Argyll and Bute - 31 Aug 2001
Accident reference 200197LB21708
Accident summary
On Friday 31 August 2001 at 18:35 a serious collision occurred near A83, Argyll and Bute involving 2 vehicles (suzuki sv 650, fiat tipo) and 1 casualty (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: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200197LB21708 |
| Police Reference | 97LB21708 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Strathclyde |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A83 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 913 |
| Highway Authority | S12000035 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SUZUKI SV 650 |
| Engine Capacity | 645cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | FIAT TIPO |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1372cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 38 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
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.