Latitude: 56.2512 / 56°15'4"N
Longitude: -4.9764 / 4°58'34"W
OS Eastings: 215700
OS Northings: 710500
OS Grid: NN157105
Mapcode National: GBR 03.B41V
Mapcode Global: WH2KV.J4JM
Accident ID
199797LD70406
Date
Friday 27 June 1997
Time
16:00
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
Argyll and Bute
Local Authority (Highways)
Argyll and Bute Council
Police Force
Strathclyde
Road Class
A
Road Number
83
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine + 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 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1769cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Offside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Tree. |
|
2 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Did not impact |
Skidded. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Serious |