Volvo Model Missing and Ford Capri crash on the M8 - 15 Feb 1995

Accident reference 199597KC01502

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Wednesday 15 February 1995 at 17:30 a slight collision occurred near M8, A726 involving 2 vehicles (volvo model missing, ford capri) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 50 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Urban

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199597KC01502
Police Reference 97KC01502
Date & Time
Wednesday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road M8
Second Road A726
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 50 mph
Local Authority District 849

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO Model Missing
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 6724cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD CAPRI
Vehicle Age 13 years
Engine Capacity 1593cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 50
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 50
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.