Suzuki Swift and Optare Model Missing crash on the A701 in Dumfries and Galloway - 26 Nov 2015
Accident reference 2015983141115
Accident summary
On Thursday 26 November 2015 at 17:37 a slight collision occurred near A701, Dumfries and Galloway involving 2 vehicles (suzuki swift, optare model missing) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - lights lit. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 30 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Junction: T or staggered junction
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2015983141115 |
| Police Reference | 983141115 |
| Date & Time |
Thursday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Dumfries & Galloway |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A701 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 30 mph |
| Local Authority District | 917 |
| Highway Authority | S12000006 |
Junction Information
| Junction Detail | T or staggered junction |
| Junction Control | Give way or uncontrolled |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Raining no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Wet or damp |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | SUZUKI SWIFT |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1242cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Turning right |
Driver Information
| Age | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats) |
| Make/Model | OPTARE Model Missing |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 4250cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 54 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
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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.