Fatal Volkswagen Golf crash on the A87 in Highland - 2 Dec 2024
Accident reference 2024991524874
Accident summary
On Monday 2 December 2024 at 22:00 a fatal collision occurred near A87, Highland involving 2 vehicles (volkswagen golf, agricultural vehicle) and 3 casualties (2 slight, 1 fatal) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were frost or ice. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting. A police officer attended the scene.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 40 mph
- Road type: Single carriageway
- Setting: Rural
Location
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 2024991524874 |
| Police Reference | 991524874 |
| Date & Time |
Monday
|
| Severity | Fatal |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 3 |
| Police Force | Unknown |
| Police Officer Attended | Yes |
Road & Location Details
| Area Type | Rural |
| First Road | A87 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Single carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 40 mph |
| Highway Authority | S12000017 |
| Current Highway Authority | S12000017 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Frost or ice |
| Carriageway Hazards | Unknown |
Enhanced Collision Data (2024)
| Injury Based Classification | Yes |
| Adjusted Serious Casualties | 0 |
| Adjusted Slight Casualties | 0 |
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SeriousVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
| Vehicle Age | 18 years |
| Engine Capacity | 2000cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Unknown |
Driver Information
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Unknown |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Agricultural vehicle |
| Left Hand Drive | Yes |
| Manoeuvre | Parked |
Driver Information
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
Casualties (3)
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 23 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 19 |
| Sex | Female |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
Casualty 3
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Fatal |
| Type | Car occupant |
| Age | 39 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| IMD Decile | 4 (1=most deprived, 10=least deprived) |
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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.