Latitude: 56.4421 / 56°26'31"N
Longitude: -5.2834 / 5°17'0"W
OS Eastings: 197700
OS Northings: 732600
OS Grid: NM977326
Mapcode National: GBR FCBP.GPH
Mapcode Global: WH1HL.TB8S
Accident ID
199897LB70611
Date
Monday 9 November 1998
Time
17:20
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
Argyll and Bute
Local Authority (Highways)
Argyll and Bute Council
Police Force
Strathclyde
Road Class
A
Road Number
85
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Raining + 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 |
Male, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Offside |
Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. |
|||
2 |
9 |
Heavy oil (Diesel) |
Male, 56 - 65 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Offside |
Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Entered ditch. |
|
3 |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. |
|||
4 |
Other vehicle |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
|
||
5 |
10 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Male |
Slight |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
1 |
Driver or rider |
5 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |