Serious Piaggio Fly and Land Rover Defender crash on the A71 in West Lothian - 7 Feb 2007
Accident reference 2007950001221
Accident summary
On Wednesday 7 February 2007 at 08:35 a serious collision occurred near A71, B7015, West Lothian involving 2 vehicles (piaggio fly, land rover defender) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as other. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 50 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2007950001221 |
| Police Reference | 950001221 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Other |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle 125cc and under |
| Make/Model | PIAGGIO FLY |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 124cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking static vehicle on its offside |
Driver Information
| Age | 42 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
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 | 31 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger |
| Age | 42 |
| 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.