Latitude: 56.0196 / 56°1'10"N
Longitude: -2.636 / 2°38'9"W
OS Eastings: 360449
OS Northings: 680925
OS Grid: NT604809
Mapcode National: GBR 2Y.SMQX
Mapcode Global: WH8VR.GYZP
Accident ID
2001950006702
Date
Saturday 4 August 2001
Time
00:30
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
2
Local Authority (Administrative)
East Lothian
Local Authority (Highways)
East Lothian Council
Police Force
Lothian and Borders
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
A
Road Number
198
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Private drive or entrance
Second Road Class
Unclassified
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 |
5 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1905cc |
Male, 21 - 25 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead left-hand bend |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside. Hit Tree. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
1 |
21 - 25 |
Male |
Serious |