Serious Volkswagen Caravelle crash on the A8 in City of Edinburgh - 10 Mar 2007
Accident reference 2007950002298
Accident summary
On Saturday 10 March 2007 at 00:30 a serious collision occurred near A 8, City of Edinburgh involving 1 vehicle (volkswagen caravelle) 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 - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2007950002298 |
| Police Reference | 950002298 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A 8 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Local Authority District | 923 |
| Highway Authority | S12000036 |
Pedestrian Crossing Information
| Human Control | None within 50 metres |
| Physical Facilities | Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Other object on road |
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SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Minibus (8-16 passenger seats) |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2461cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Pedestrian |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Pedestrian |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Pedestrian Location | Crossing elsewhere within 50m. of pedestrian crossing |
| Pedestrian Movement | Crossing from driver's offside |
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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.