Serious Ford Transit and Scania Model Missing crash on the A801 in West Lothian - 10 Aug 2009

Accident reference 2009950006033

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 10 August 2009 at 17:12 a serious collision occurred near A801, West Lothian involving 3 vehicles (ford transit, scania model missing, car) and 3 casualties (1 serious, 2 slight) 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: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.871832, -3.648481

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2009950006033
Police Reference 950006033
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A801
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 940
Highway Authority S12000040

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2198cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Rural

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 8500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 33
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 22
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant
Age 33
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 22
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

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.