Daihatsu Hi-Jet and Volvo 850 crash on the A8 in Inverclyde - 10 Dec 1999

Accident reference 199997XA01312

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 10 December 1999 at 16:30 a slight collision occurred near A8, Inverclyde involving 2 vehicles (daihatsu hi-jet, volvo 850) 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. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.936539, -4.693443

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199997XA01312
Police Reference 97XA01312
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Urban
First Road A8
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 928
Highway Authority S12000018

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Auto traffic signal

Pedestrian Crossing Information

Human Control None within 50 metres
Physical Facilities Pelican, puffin, toucan or similar non-junction pedestrian light crossing

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 Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Make/Model DAIHATSU HI-JET
Manoeuvre Slowing or stopping

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLVO 850
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 1984cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 53
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Home Area Type Urban

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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.