Kia Rio and Mini Cooper and Mercedes C Class crash on the M8 in Renfrewshire - 21 Aug 2018
Accident reference 201897KA70108
Accident summary
On Tuesday 21 August 2018 at 07:40 a slight collision occurred near M8, A741, Renfrewshire involving 4 vehicles and 1 casualty (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: Urban
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 201897KA70108 |
| Police Reference | 97KA70108 |
| Date & Time |
Tuesday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 4 |
| Casualties | 1 |
| Police Force | Strathclyde |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
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 |
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SlightVehicles (4)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | KIA RIO |
| Vehicle Age | 5 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1248cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 2 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MINI COOPER |
| Vehicle Age | 1 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1499cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 58 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 3
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES C CLASS |
| Vehicle Age | 3 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 4
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLVO V40 |
| Vehicle Age | 2 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1969cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Waiting to go - held up |
Driver Information
| Age | 30 |
| Sex | Female |
| Journey Purpose | Commuting to/from work |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 8 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (1)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 51 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Front seat passenger |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 9 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.