Accident 200691NL05746

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 18 August 2006 at 06:00 a slight collision occurred near A 970, A 971, Shetland Islands involving 2 vehicles (land rover defender, car) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 60.190899, -1.231959

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200691NL05746
Police Reference 91NL05746
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Northern
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 970
Second Road A 971
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 936
Highway Authority S12000027

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2495cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 64
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 64
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 50
Sex Female
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.