Ford Transit and Leyland Daf Ft 85 crash on the A9 in Highland - 30 Jan 2003

Accident reference 200391NN03415

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 30 January 2003 at 17:30 a slight collision occurred near A9, Highland involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, leyland daf ft 85) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing + high winds. Road surface conditions were snow. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 57.336412, -3.981881

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200391NN03415
Police Reference 91NN03415
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northern
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A9
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 927
Highway Authority S12000017

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Snowing + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Snow
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 2402cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 66
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model LEYLAND DAF FT 85
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 66
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.