Mercedes B Class and Yamaha Yzf crash on the B704 in Midlothian - 21 Oct 2022

Accident reference 2022991233210

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 21 October 2022 at 19:00 a slight collision occurred near B704, Midlothian involving 2 vehicles (mercedes b class, yamaha yzf) and 1 casualty (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: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.875868, -3.106739

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2022991233210
Police Reference 991233210
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Unknown
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road B704
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Highway Authority S12000019

Junction Information

Junction Detail More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

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 Car
Make/Model MERCEDES B CLASS
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1950cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 43
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Other
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 6 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle 125cc and under
Make/Model YAMAHA YZF
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 124cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 20
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Home Area Type Urban
IMD Decile 7 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived)

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger
Age 20
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

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.