Ford Escort and Fiat Punto crash on the M74 in South Lanarkshire - 27 Apr 2003

Accident reference 200397QC03504

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 27 April 2003 at 03:55 a slight collision occurred near M74, South Lanarkshire involving 2 vehicles (ford escort, fiat punto) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.425497, -3.598386

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200397QC03504
Police Reference 97QC03504
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Strathclyde
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M74
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 938
Highway Authority S12000029

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
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 FORD ESCORT
Engine Capacity 1392cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking on nearside

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FIAT PUNTO
Vehicle Age 1 years
Engine Capacity 1242cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 19
Sex Male
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 19
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.