Latitude: 55.8607 / 55°51'38"N
Longitude: -2.9578 / 2°57'27"W
OS Eastings: 340148
OS Northings: 663474
OS Grid: NT401634
Mapcode National: GBR 70SN.GY
Mapcode Global: WH7V7.JYRG
Accident ID
2000950007210
Date
Friday 11 August 2000
Time
21:30
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Midlothian
Local Authority (Highways)
Midlothian Council
Police Force
Lothian and Borders
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
68
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Darkness - no lighting
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 |
Male, 36 - 45 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Front |
Hit Bridge (side). |
|||
2 |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Overtaking moving vehicle - offside |
Offside |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Serious |