Car Accident #2011950003310
Edinburgh, City of, Wed 18th May 2011 23:15
A8 Single carriageway Edinburgh, City of
Police Force: Lothian and Borders
Severity: Slight
Accident Location
Easting: 323020, Northing: 673190
Longitude: -3.234150, Latitude: 55.945605
Accident Details
| Accident Ref | 2011950003310 |
| Police Force | Lothian and Borders |
| Accident Severity | Slight |
| Number of Vehicle | 2 |
| Number of Casualties | 1 |
| Date/Time | Wed 18th May 2011 23:15 |
| Local Authority District | Edinburgh, City of |
| Local Authority Highway | Edinburgh, City of (S12000036) |
| Road | A 8 (Single carriageway) |
| Speed Limit | 30 |
| Junction | Not at junction or within 20 metres Data missing or out of range |
| Pedestrian Crossing | None within 50 metres No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres |
| Light Conditions | Darkness - lights lit |
| Weather Conditions | Fine + high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
| Area Type | Urban |
| Police Attended? | Yes |
| LSOA of Accident Location |
Vehicle Details
Vehicle #1
| Vehicle Type | Taxi/Private hire car |
| Make/Model | LONDON TAXIS INT TX4 STYLE |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 2499 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | -1 |
| Age Band of Driver | 56 - 65 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | U-turn |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
| Skidding/Overturning | None |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | None |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | None |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Did not leave carriageway |
| Point Of Impact | Front |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Heavy oil |
Vehicle #2
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Make/Model | FORD FOCUS ZETEC CLIMATE TDCI |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 1997 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | 4 |
| Age Band of Driver | 36 - 45 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Moving off |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Not at or within 20 metres of junction |
| Skidding/Overturning | None |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | None |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | None |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Did not leave carriageway |
| Point Of Impact | Offside |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Heavy oil |
Casualty Details
Casualty #1 Vehicle #1
| Casualty Class | Driver or rider |
| Casualty Gender | Male |
| Age Band Of Casualty | 56 - 65 |
| Casualty Severity | Slight |
| Casualty Type | Taxi/Private hire car occupant |
| Pedestrian Location | Not a Pedestrian |
| Pedestrian Movement | Not a Pedestrian |
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