Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus crash on the A710 in Dumfries and Galloway - 22 Oct 2015

Accident reference 2015983137615

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 22 October 2015 at 19:45 a slight collision occurred near A710, Dumfries and Galloway involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen golf, ford focus) 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 darkness - lights lit. 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: 54.903555, -3.614528

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2015983137615
Police Reference 983137615
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Dumfries & Galloway
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A710
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 917
Highway Authority S12000006

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Any animal in carriageway (except ridden horse)

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model FORD FOCUS
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1596cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Reversing

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 58
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.