Latitude: 55.9634 / 55°57'48"N
Longitude: -2.9347 / 2°56'4"W
OS Eastings: 341748
OS Northings: 674884
OS Grid: NT417748
Mapcode National: GBR 2L.X6NB
Mapcode Global: WH7TV.WCQQ
Accident ID
2003950009069
Date
Friday 31 October 2003
Time
16:45
Severity
Fatal
Vehicles Involved
2
Casualties
3
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
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 |
3 |
Petrol, 1796cc |
Male, Over 75 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Turning right |
Back |
Left carriageway Nearside. |
|
2 |
Petrol, 1990cc |
Male, 26 - 35 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; |
Going ahead other |
Front |
|
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
1 |
Over 75 |
Male |
Fatal |
|
2 |
Driver or rider |
2 |
26 - 35 |
Male |
Serious |
|
3 |
Passenger |
, Front seat passenger |
2 |
36 - 45 |
Male |
Slight |