Crash on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway - 21 Aug 2002

Accident reference 2002984033302

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 21 August 2002 at 16:36 a slight collision occurred near A75, B721, Dumfries and Galloway involving 2 vehicles 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 54.997271, -3.083249

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2002984033302
Police Reference 984033302
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dumfries & Galloway
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A75
Second Road B721
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 917
Highway Authority S12000006

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 31
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.