BMW 3 Series and Renault Espace and Peugeot 206 crash on the A961 in Orkney Islands - 10 Feb 2017
Accident reference 201791NK00410
Accident summary
On Friday 10 February 2017 at 18:30 a slight collision occurred near A961, Orkney Islands involving 3 vehicles (bmw 3 series, renault espace, peugeot 206) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 60 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 201791NK00410 |
| Police Reference | 91NK00410 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 3 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Northern |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A961 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 60 mph |
| Local Authority District | 933 |
| Highway Authority | S12000023 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (3)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 14 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1796cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 46 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Taking pupil to/from school |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | RENAULT ESPACE |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead left-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 48 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | PEUGEOT 206 |
| Vehicle Age | 11 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1360cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 43 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 14 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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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.