Vauxhall Zafira crash on the A961 in Orkney Islands - 29 Jan 2010

Accident reference 201091NK00432

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 29 January 2010 at 16:45 a slight collision occurred near A961, B9052, Orkney Islands involving 2 vehicles (vauxhall zafira, car) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as snowing + high winds. Road surface conditions were snow. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. 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: 58.895122, -2.897121

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 201091NK00432
Police Reference 91NK00432
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Northern
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A961
Second Road B9052
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 933
Highway Authority S12000023

Junction Information

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

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Snowing + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Snow
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 40
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.