Latitude: 55.9271 / 55°55'37"N
Longitude: -4.5976 / 4°35'51"W
OS Eastings: 237800
OS Northings: 673500
OS Grid: NS378735
Mapcode National: GBR 0K.ZR3B
Mapcode Global: WH3NQ.B9W0
Accident ID
199797KC70308
Date
Wednesday 20 August 1997
Time
18:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
Renfrewshire
Local Authority (Highways)
Renfrewshire Council
Police Force
Strathclyde
Road Class
A
Road Number
8
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Crossroads
Second Road Class
B
Second Road Number
789
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Dry
Carriageway Hazards
None
Special Conditions at Site
None
Area Type
Rural
Pedestrian Crossing
No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres
Pedestrian Crossing Control
None within 50 metres
Ref |
Type |
Vehicle Age |
Engine |
Driver |
Where |
Doing What |
First Impact |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
3 |
Petrol, 2256cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|
2 |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
11 - 15 |
Female |
Slight |