Serious MG Tf and Ford Fusion and Alfa Romeo 156 crash on the A701 in Scottish Borders - 1 Mar 2009

Accident reference 2009950001419

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 1 March 2009 at 17:00 a serious collision occurred near A701, Scottish Borders involving 3 vehicles (mg tf, ford fusion, alfa romeo 156) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.660516, -3.429749

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2009950001419
Police Reference 950001419
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A701
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 914
Highway Authority S12000026

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model MG TF
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1588cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 24
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FUSION
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model ALFA ROMEO 156
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1910cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 28
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 24
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.