Ford Sierra crash on the A965 in Orkney Islands - 10 Feb 2002

Accident reference 200291NK00670

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 10 February 2002 at 19:20 a slight collision occurred near A965, Orkney Islands involving 1 vehicle (ford sierra) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. 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: 58.992499, -2.992757

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200291NK00670
Police Reference 91NK00670
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Northern
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A965
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 933
Highway Authority S12000023

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Frost or ice
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD SIERRA
Vehicle Age 14 years
Engine Capacity 1753cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead right-hand bend

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Female
Home Area Type Unknown

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 17
Sex Female
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.