Fatal Audi A3 crash on the A78 in North Ayrshire - 29 Jul 2007

Accident reference 200797UA70307

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 29 July 2007 at 16:45 a fatal collision occurred near A78, A737, North Ayrshire involving 1 vehicle (audi a3) and 2 casualties (1 fatal, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight. A police officer attended the scene.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 55.640625, -4.681194

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 200797UA70307
Police Reference 97UA70307
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 2
Police Force Strathclyde
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A78
Second Road A737
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 931
Highway Authority S12000021

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Make/Model AUDI A3
Vehicle Age 5 years
Engine Capacity 1800cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 63
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Unknown
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Fatal
Type Car occupant
Age 85
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger
Home Area Type Urban

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Car occupant
Age 63
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.