Accident 2003950003190

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 17 April 2003 at 14:10 a fatal collision occurred near A 72, Scottish Borders involving 3 vehicles (suzuki swift, citroen c15) and 3 casualties (1 fatal, 2 slight) 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
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.642811, -3.108464

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2003950003190
Police Reference 950003190
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 72
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 914
Highway Authority S12000026

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model SUZUKI SWIFT
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 993cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 85
Sex Male
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model CITROEN C15
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Casualties (3)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Unknown
Age 85
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 77
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 36
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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.