Latitude: 59.8929 / 59°53'34"N
Longitude: -1.2767 / 1°16'36"W
OS Eastings: 440572
OS Northings: 1112193
OS Grid: HU405121
Mapcode National: GBR R26L.7NM
Mapcode Global: XHD4H.SL9V
Accident ID
200691NL00453
Date
Friday 20 January 2006
Time
15:05
Severity
Serious
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Shetland Islands
Local Authority (Highways)
Shetland Islands Council
Police Force
Northern
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
No
Road Class
A
Road Number
970
Road Type
Single carriageway
Junction
Not at junction or within 20 metres
Light Conditions
Daylight
Weather Conditions
Snowing + high winds
Road Surface Conditions
Snow
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 |
Car |
10 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1896cc |
Male, 21 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
Going ahead other |
Front |
Skidded. Left carriageway Offside. Hit Entered ditch. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Car occupant |
1 |
21 |
Male |
Serious |