Serious crash on the A96 in Aberdeenshire - 30 Jan 2009

Accident reference 2009920900505

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 30 January 2009 at 01:00 a serious collision occurred near A96, Aberdeenshire involving 1 vehicle (car) and 1 casualty (1 serious) 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
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

Location

Fatal
Serious
Slight
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Coordinates: 57.249998, -2.358761

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 2009920900505
Police Reference 920900505
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Grampian
Police Officer Attended Yes

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A96
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 911
Highway Authority S12000034

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards Other object on road

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Car
Left Hand Drive Yes
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 59
Sex Male
Journey Purpose Commuting to/from work
Home Area Type Urban

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 59
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location In centre of carriageway - not on refuge, island or central reservation
Pedestrian Movement Crossing from driver's offside
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.