Latitude: 55.5981 / 55°35'53"N
Longitude: -5.6857 / 5°41'8"W
OS Eastings: 167900
OS Northings: 640000
OS Grid: NR679400
Mapcode National: GBR DFBX.JFV
Mapcode Global: WH0LB.MKQ8
Accident ID
199797LB70912
Date
Wednesday 31 December 1997
Time
14:04
Severity
Serious
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 |
12 |
Petrol, 1117cc |
Male, Over 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Left carriageway Offside. |
|
2 |
Other vehicle |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Back |
Left carriageway Offside. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
Over 75 |
Female |
Serious |
2 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
Over 75 |
Male |
Slight |