Latitude: 55.9265 / 55°55'35"N
Longitude: -3.3153 / 3°18'55"W
OS Eastings: 317908
OS Northings: 671164
OS Grid: NT179711
Mapcode National: GBR 23.ZR4N
Mapcode Global: WH6SR.19KH
Accident ID
2007950004635
Date
Monday 28 May 2007
Time
07:45
Severity
Slight
Vehicles Involved
1
Casualties
1
Local Authority (Administrative)
Edinburgh, City of
Local Authority (Highways)
City of Edinburgh Council
Police Force
Lothian and Borders
Did Police Attend Scene of Accident?
Yes
Road Class
Motorway
Road Number
8
Road Type
Dual carriageway
Junction
Slip road
Second Road Class
A
Second Road Number
720
Light Conditions
Daylight
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 |
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under |
7 |
Heavy oil (Diesel), 1870cc |
Male, 20 |
On main carriageway; Not in restricted lane; Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach |
Changing lane to right |
Nearside |
Skidded. Left carriageway Nearside and rebounded. Hit Central crash barrier. |
Ref |
Category |
Where |
In/Struck by Vehicle |
Age |
Sex |
Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Driver or rider |
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant |
1 |
20 |
Male |
Slight |