Serious Scania Model Missing and Vauxhall Astra crash on the B942 in Fife - 14 Aug 2020

Accident reference 2020990972639

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 14 August 2020 at 12:55 a serious collision occurred near B942, B941, Fife involving 2 vehicles (scania model missing, vauxhall astra) and 2 casualties (2 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: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 56.222660, -2.829236

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2020990972639
Police Reference 990972639
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Unknown
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B942
Second Road B941
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 925
Highway Authority S12000047

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Stop sign

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model SCANIA Model Missing
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 12740cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL ASTRA
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 1598cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 68
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 68
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

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

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Car occupant
Age 43
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Rural
IMD Decile 6 (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.