Latitude: 55.6078 / 55°36'28"N
Longitude: -4.6511 / 4°39'3"W
OS Eastings: 233100
OS Northings: 638100
OS Grid: NS331381
Mapcode National: GBR 38.MRQW
Mapcode Global: WH2P3.J9DT
Accident ID
199897UA03005
Date
Wednesday 27 May 1998
Time
14:40
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
4
Local Authority (Administrative)
North Ayrshire
Local Authority (Highways)
North Ayrshire Council
Police Force
Strathclyde
Road Class
A
Road Number
71
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Fine 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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside - crossed central reservation. |
2 |
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 |
Passenger |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant, Front seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |
4 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Passenger |
, Rear seat passenger |
2 |
56 - 65 |
Male |
Slight |
3 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |