Serious Mercedes Model Missing and Volkswagen Caddy crash on the A835 in Highland - 4 Feb 2003

Accident reference 200391NE02920

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 4 February 2003 at 17:15 a serious collision occurred near A835, Highland involving 2 vehicles (mercedes model missing, volkswagen caddy) and 2 casualties (2 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 57.570854, -4.428248

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200391NE02920
Police Reference 91NE02920
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Northern
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A835
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 927
Highway Authority S12000017

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Snowing no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model MERCEDES Model Missing
Engine Capacity 3972cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 1896cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)
Age 52
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 22
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

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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.