Citroen C25 and Volkswagen Polo crash on the B781 in North Ayrshire - 7 Jan 2000

Accident reference 200097UB00301

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 7 January 2000 at 16:15 a slight collision occurred near B781, North Ayrshire involving 2 vehicles (citroen c25, volkswagen polo) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.705249, -4.817912

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200097UB00301
Police Reference 97UB00301
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Strathclyde
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road B781
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 931
Highway Authority S12000021

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining + 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 CITROEN C25
Vehicle Age 7 years
Engine Capacity 2500cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 45
Sex Male
Home Area Type Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 1390cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead left-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 78
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 45
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Home Area Type Unknown

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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.