Serious crash on the A706 in West Lothian - 28 May 2010

Accident reference 2010950003820

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 28 May 2010 at 14:00 a serious collision occurred near A706, A801, West Lothian involving 1 vehicle (motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 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: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Roundabout
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.880009, -3.661936

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2010950003820
Police Reference 950003820
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A706
Second Road A801
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 940
Highway Authority S12000040

Junction Information

Junction Detail Roundabout
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 61
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc rider or passenger
Age 61
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc rider or passenger
Age 59
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.