Serious Suzuki Sv 650 crash on the M8 in Glasgow City - 30 Oct 2024

Accident reference 2024991510429

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 30 October 2024 at 07:20 a serious collision occurred near M8, Glasgow City involving 1 vehicle (suzuki sv 650) and 1 casualty (1 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: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.867650, -4.168760

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2024991510429
Police Reference 991510429
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Unknown
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road M8
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Highway Authority S12000049
Current Highway Authority S12000049

Environmental Conditions

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

Enhanced Collision Data

Injury Based Classification Yes
Adjusted Serious Casualties 1
Adjusted Slight Casualties 0

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc
Make/Model SUZUKI SV 650
Vehicle Age 24 years
Engine Capacity 645cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 42
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Motorcycle over 125cc and up to 500cc rider or passenger
Age 42
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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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.