BMW 3 Series and Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A720 in City of Edinburgh - 4 Nov 2022
Accident reference 2022991238131
Accident summary
On Friday 4 November 2022 at 02:00 a slight collision occurred near A720, City of Edinburgh involving 2 vehicles (bmw 3 series, mercedes sprinter) and 2 casualties (2 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2022991238131 |
| Police Reference | 991238131 |
| Date & Time |
Friday
|
| Severity | Slight |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Unknown |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A720 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Highway Authority | S12000036 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | BMW 3 SERIES |
| Vehicle Age | 17 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1995cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 28 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Home Area Type | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 10 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
| Make/Model | MERCEDES SPRINTER |
| Vehicle Age | 10 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2143cc |
| Fuel Type | Heavy oil |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead right-hand bend |
Driver Information
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Journey as part of work |
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 56 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
| Home Area Type | Urban |
| IMD Decile | 3 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
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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.