Accident 2017950002646

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 20 December 2017 at 11:20 a serious collision occurred near B 6461, Scottish Borders involving 3 vehicles (renault trucks master, land rover range rover sport, audi s3) and 3 casualties (2 slight, 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: 55.710563, -2.283421

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2017950002646
Police Reference 950002646
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 3
Police Force Lothian & Borders
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B 6461
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 (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model RENAULT TRUCKS MASTER
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 2299cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 40
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 2993cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 69
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI S3
Engine Capacity 1984cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 58
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 40
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 29
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 58
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 3

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
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.