Crash on the A901 in City of Edinburgh - 2 Aug 2015

Accident reference 2015950003622

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 2 August 2015 at 15:50 a slight collision occurred near A901, City of Edinburgh involving 1 vehicle (motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc) and 1 casualty (1 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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.980142, -3.208150

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2015950003622
Police Reference 950003622
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A901
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 923
Highway Authority S12000036

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
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 47
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc rider or passenger
Age 47
Sex Male
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.