Latitude: 55.8658 / 55°51'56"N
Longitude: -3.5373 / 3°32'14"W
OS Eastings: 303890
OS Northings: 664690
OS Grid: NT038646
Mapcode National: GBR 30QM.Z3
Mapcode Global: WH5RP.MTSL
Accident ID
1998950079698
Date
Friday 23 January 1998
Time
08:00
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
3
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
West Lothian
Local Authority (Highways)
West Lothian Council
Police Force
Lothian and Borders
Road Class
A
Road Number
71
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions
Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Wet or damp
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, 1391cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
|
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
9 |
Petrol, 1297cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
3 |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1753cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Female |
Serious |