Serious Ford Transit and Scania Model Missing crash on the A759 in East Ayrshire - 17 Aug 2021

Accident reference 2021991077944

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Tuesday 17 August 2021 at 14:45 a serious collision occurred near A759, East Ayrshire involving 2 vehicles (ford transit, scania model missing) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) 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
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.596034, -4.545883

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2021991077944
Police Reference 991077944
Date & Time
Tuesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Unknown
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A759
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Highway Authority S12000008

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Goods over 3.5t. and under 7.5t
Make/Model FORD TRANSIT
Vehicle Age 10 years
Engine Capacity 2402cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 38
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model SCANIA MODEL MISSING
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 16400cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Parked

Driver Information

Age 52
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant
Age 38
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown
IMD Decile 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Goods vehicle (over 3.5t. and under 7.5t) occupant
Age 28
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 1 (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.