Accident 2008950008226
Accident summary
On Wednesday 8 October 2008 at 12:45 a serious collision occurred near City of Edinburgh involving 3 vehicles (mini one, volvo 740, mercedes c class) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Unknown
- Setting: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2008950008226 |
| Police Reference | 950008226 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| Road Type | Unknown |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Local Authority District | 923 |
| Highway Authority | S12000036 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MINI ONE |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1598cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Reversing |
Driver Information
| Age | 16 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLVO 740 |
| Vehicle Age | 20 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2316cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES C CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 4 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Sex | Unknown |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 17 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| 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.