Latitude: 55.5189 / 55°31'8"N
Longitude: -3.7214 / 3°43'17"W
OS Eastings: 291407
OS Northings: 626363
OS Grid: NS914263
Mapcode National: GBR 24GM.3G
Mapcode Global: WH5TB.TJ2Z
Approximate location: M74, Biggar ML12 6RU
Accident ID
199997QC71012
Date
Monday 13 December 1999
Time
07:30
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
5
Casualties
3
Local Authority (Administrative)
South Lanarkshire
Local Authority (Highways)
South Lanarkshire Council
Police Force
Strathclyde
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
74
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions
Fog or mist
Road Surface Conditions
Snow
Carriageway Hazards
Previous accident
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 |
7 |
Petrol, 1367cc |
Female, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
|
2 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
1 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 2496cc |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Hit Previous accident. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. Hit Central crash barrier. |
3 |
Other vehicle |
Male, 46 - 55 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Parked |
Back |
|
||
4 |
Female, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. |
|||
5 |
10 |
Petrol, 1598cc |
Female, 16 - 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside on to central reservation. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
26 - 35 |
Female |
Fatal |
|
3 |
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian, On refuge, central island or central reservation, In carriageway, stationary - not crossing (standing or playing) |
3 |
46 - 55 |
Male |
Slight |
2 |
Driver or rider |
4 |
21 - 25 |
Female |
Slight |