Serious Renault Megane crash on the A964 in Orkney Islands - 23 Jul 2009

Accident reference 200991NK03389

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 23 July 2009 at 12:05 a serious collision occurred near A964, Orkney Islands involving 2 vehicles (renault megane, car) 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 58.966389, -2.977573

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200991NK03389
Police Reference 91NK03389
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northern
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A964
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 933
Highway Authority S12000023

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model RENAULT MEGANE
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1461cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 81
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 81
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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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.