Volvo 360 and Ford Fiesta crash on the A900 in City of Edinburgh - 27 Dec 2002

Accident reference 2002950011881

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 27 December 2002 at 08:48 a slight collision occurred near A 900, City of Edinburgh involving 2 vehicles (volvo 360, ford fiesta) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.966035, -3.175682

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2002950011881
Police Reference 950011881
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A 900
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 923
Highway Authority S12000036

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 360
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1986cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 29
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 9 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 44
Sex Male

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 44
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 30
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

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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.