Car Accident #2011950005055
Edinburgh, City of, Sun 31st Jul 2011 13:45
Motorway8 Dual carriageway Edinburgh, City of
Police Force: Lothian and Borders
Severity: Slight
Accident Location
Easting: 312600, Northing: 672230
Longitude: -3.400628, Latitude: 55.935199
Accident Details
| Accident Ref | 2011950005055 |
| Police Force | Lothian and Borders |
| Accident Severity | Slight |
| Number of Vehicle | 2 |
| Number of Casualties | 1 |
| Date/Time | Sun 31st Jul 2011 13:45 |
| Local Authority District | Edinburgh, City of |
| Local Authority Highway | Edinburgh, City of (S12000036) |
| Road | Motorway 8 (Dual carriageway) |
| Speed Limit | 70 |
| Junction | Slip road Give way or uncontrolled |
| Pedestrian Crossing | None within 50 metres No physical crossing facilities within 50 metres |
| Light Conditions | Daylight |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | None |
| Area Type | Rural |
| Police Attended? | No |
| LSOA of Accident Location |
Vehicle Details
Vehicle #1
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Make/Model | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT HIGHLINE TDI |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 1968 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | 1 |
| Age Band of Driver | 36 - 45 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Changing lane to left |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Entering from slip road |
| 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 |
Vehicle #2
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Make/Model | AUDI A5 S5 FSI QUATTRO S-A |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 4163 |
| Age of Vehicle (years) | 3 |
| Age Band of Driver | 46 - 55 |
| Driver Gender | Male |
| Journey Purpose | Not known |
| Towing/Articulation | No tow/articulation |
| Vehicle Manoeuvre | Changing lane to left |
| Vehicle Location | On main c'way - not in restricted lane |
| Junction Location | Entering from slip road |
| Skidding/Overturning | None |
| Hit Object in Carriageway | None |
| Hit Object off Carriageway | None |
| Vehicle Leaving Carriageway | Did not leave carriageway |
| Point Of Impact | Nearside |
| Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive? | No |
| Propulsion Type | Petrol |
Casualty Details
Casualty #1 Vehicle #2
| Casualty Class | Passenger |
| Casualty Gender | Female |
| Age Band Of Casualty | 46 - 55 |
| Casualty Severity | Slight |
| Casualty Type | Car occupant |
| Pedestrian Location | Not a Pedestrian |
| Pedestrian Movement | Not a Pedestrian |
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