Accident 2009950002275

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 20 March 2009 at 07:15 a serious collision occurred near A 68, Scottish Borders involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under, rover 200 series) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fog or mist. 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
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.775072, -2.796880

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2009950002275
Police Reference 950002275
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 68
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 914
Highway Authority S12000026

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 2499cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 71
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model ROVER 200 SERIES
Vehicle Age 11 years
Engine Capacity 1396cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 57
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 71
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 57
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.