Serious Daihatsu Fourtrak and Mini Cooper crash on the A964 in Orkney Islands - 7 Aug 2002

Accident reference 200291NK03990

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 7 August 2002 at 22:15 a serious collision occurred near A 964, Orkney Islands involving 2 vehicles (daihatsu fourtrak, mini cooper) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. 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: Private drive or entrance
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 58.961519, -3.222950

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200291NK03990
Police Reference 91NK03990
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Northern
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 964
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 933
Highway Authority S12000023

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model DAIHATSU FOURTRAK
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2765cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 23
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MINI COOPER
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 53
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 50
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Unknown

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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.