Crash on the A720 in City of Edinburgh - 13 Oct 1999
Accident reference 1999950009688
Accident summary
On Wednesday 13 October 1999 at 22:20 a slight collision occurred near A720, City of Edinburgh involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine + 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 | 1999950009688 |
| Police Reference | 950009688 |
| Date & Time |
Wednesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Lothian & Borders |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A720 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 923 |
| Highway Authority | S12000036 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
Driver Information
| Age | 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 26 |
| Sex | Unknown |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 27 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
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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.