Serious crash on the A78 in Inverclyde - 9 Aug 2008
Accident reference 200897KC01408
Accident summary
On Saturday 9 August 2008 at 15:20 a serious collision occurred near A78, A778, Inverclyde involving 1 vehicle (other vehicle) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: Roundabout
- Setting: Urban
Location
Live road closures near here
Accidents, closures and roadworks within 10 km reported right now by National Highways and Traffic Wales.
Checking for live closures nearby…
Collision records on this page come from the Department for Transport's STATS19 data, which is published once a year, so a crash from today will not appear in the historical data yet. For today's incidents, check live UK road closures.
Move Insights
Thinking of moving to this area?
Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.
Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 200897KC01408 |
| Police Reference | 97KC01408 |
| Date & Time |
Saturday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 1 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Strathclyde |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | Roundabout |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Nearby or similar collisions
Explore other recorded collisions from the same authority area to understand the wider pattern of incidents nearby.
Accident 200897KC70108
FatalAccident 200897KC02108
SlightAccident 200897KC00808
SeriousAccident 200897KC00308
SlightAccident 200897KC00108
SlightAccident 200897KC00208
SlightVehicles (1)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Other vehicle |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Other vehicle occupant |
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Included with Pro
Inverclyde collision report
Includes this collision and wider Inverclyde trends.
Free 14-day Pro trial, no card needed
Need invoices or several seats? Email [email protected].
Quick Actions
Hotspots linked to this collision
Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.