Crash on the M74 in South Lanarkshire - 30 Sep 2005

Accident reference 200597QB71209

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 30 September 2005 at 17:35 a slight collision occurred near M74, South Lanarkshire involving 2 vehicles (goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over, van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) 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 daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Setting: Urban

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.716607, -3.956522

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200597QB71209
Police Reference 97QB71209
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 M74
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 938
Highway Authority S12000029

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
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 Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 25
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 31
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Journey as part of work
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 31
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.