Accident 2015950004220
Accident summary
On Friday 25 September 2015 at 14:25 a serious collision occurred near A 720, Midlothian involving 2 vehicles (triumph tiger, motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc) and 1 casualty (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: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2015950004220 |
| Police Reference | 950004220 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A 720 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 929 |
| Highway Authority | S12000019 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc |
| Make/Model | TRIUMPH TIGER |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1050cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1170cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
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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.