Fatal Harley-Davidson Xl crash on the M74 in South Lanarkshire - 27 Sep 2024
Accident reference 2024991497173
Accident summary
On Friday 27 September 2024 at 18:40 a fatal collision occurred near M74, South Lanarkshire involving 2 vehicles (harley-davidson xl, car) and 1 casualty (1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2024991497173 |
| Police Reference | 991497173 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Unknown |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | M74 |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Highway Authority | S12000029 |
| Current Highway Authority | S12000029 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Enhanced Collision Data
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc |
| Make/Model | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1202cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
| IMD Decile | 5 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead |
Driver Information
| Age | 57 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Personal business or leisure |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc rider or passenger |
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 5 (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.