Accident 2017950002204

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 11 October 2017 at 11:30 a fatal collision occurred near A 701, Scottish Borders involving 1 vehicle (honda jazz) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight. 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: 55.691658, -3.384170

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2017950002204
Police Reference 950002204
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A 701
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 914
Highway Authority S12000026

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model HONDA JAZZ
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1339cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 86
Sex Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 86
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 84
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 8 (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.