Serious Volkswagen Beetle crash on the A701 in Dumfries and Galloway - 16 Nov 2007
Accident reference 2007983159707
Accident summary
On Friday 16 November 2007 at 17:23 a serious collision occurred near A701, Dumfries and Galloway involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen beetle, motorcycle 125cc and under) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Urban
Location
Move Insights
Thinking of moving to this area?
Check flood risk, planning history, EPC ratings and more with a Move Insights property report.
Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2007983159707 |
| Police Reference | 983159707 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Dumfries & Galloway |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Urban |
| First Road | A701 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Local Authority District | 917 |
| Highway Authority | S12000006 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
Nearby or similar collisions
Explore other recorded collisions from the same authority area to understand the wider pattern of incidents nearby.
Accident 2007982123007
SeriousAccident 2007984147907
SlightAccident 2007984147407
SlightAccident 2007984148007
SlightAccident 2007981127307
SeriousAccident 2007983159507
SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1596cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Motorcycle 125cc and under |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 124cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Overtaking on nearside |
Driver Information
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Motorcycle over 125cc rider or passenger |
| Age | 22 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Rural |
Premium insight
Dumfries and Galloway collision report
Includes this collision and wider Dumfries and Galloway trends.
Secure Stripe checkout • Instant access
Need a PO or multiple seats? Email [email protected].
Quick Actions
Hotspots linked to this collision
Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.