Latitude: 55.7207 / 55°43'14"N
Longitude: -4.1157 / 4°6'56"W
OS Eastings: 267200
OS Northings: 649500
OS Grid: NS672495
Mapcode National: GBR 3Y.DMHL
Mapcode Global: WH4R1.RG9T
Accident ID
199897QA70305
Date
Saturday 16 May 1998
Time
18:35
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Lanarkshire
Local Authority (Highways)
South Lanarkshire Council
Police Force
Strathclyde
Road Class
A
Road Number
726
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
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 |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2088cc |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead right-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside. Hit Other permanent object. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
1 |
16 - 20 |
Female |
Slight |