Accident 2003950008297
Accident summary
On Wednesday 8 October 2003 at 15:40 a serious collision occurred near A 702, Midlothian involving 1 vehicle (leyland daf fa 45) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + 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
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2003950008297 |
| Police Reference | 950008297 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 702 |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 929 |
| Highway Authority | S12000019 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t |
| Make/Model | LEYLAND DAF FA 45 |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant |
| Age | 55 |
| 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.