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Car Accident #2011950006694

Edinburgh, City of, Thu 20th Oct 2011 18:00

A71 Single carriageway Edinburgh, City of

Police Force: Lothian and Borders

Severity: Slight

Accident Location

Easting: 322280, Northing: 671860

Longitude: -3.245612, Latitude: 55.933539

Accident Details

Accident Ref 2011950006694
Police Force Lothian and Borders
Accident Severity Slight
Number of Vehicle 3
Number of Casualties 1
Date/Time Thu 20th Oct 2011 18:00
Local Authority District Edinburgh, City of
Local Authority Highway Edinburgh, City of (S12000036)
Road A 71 (Single carriageway)
Speed Limit 30
Junction More than 4 arms (not roundabout)
Auto traffic signal
Pedestrian Crossing None within 50 metres
Pedestrian phase at traffic signal junction
Light Conditions Darkness - lights lit
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None
Area Type Urban
Police Attended? Yes
LSOA of Accident Location

Vehicle Details

Vehicle #1

Vehicle Type Car
Make/Model VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GT SPORT TSI 170
Engine Capacity (cc) 1390
Age of Vehicle (years) 3
Age Band of Driver 26 - 35
Driver Gender Male
Journey Purpose Not known
Towing/Articulation No tow/articulation
Vehicle Manoeuvre Turning right
Vehicle Location On main c'way - not in restricted lane
Junction Location Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main 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

Vehicle #2

Vehicle Type Car
Make/Model FIAT PUNTO ACTIVE 8V
Engine Capacity (cc) 1242
Age of Vehicle (years) 7
Age Band of Driver 66 - 75
Driver Gender Female
Journey Purpose Not known
Towing/Articulation No tow/articulation
Vehicle Manoeuvre Turning left
Vehicle Location On main c'way - not in restricted lane
Junction Location Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road
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 Petrol

Vehicle #3

Vehicle Type Car
Make/Model VAUXHALL CORSA ENERGY
Engine Capacity (cc) 1229
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 Waiting to go - held up
Vehicle Location On main c'way - not in restricted lane
Junction Location Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach
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 Petrol

Casualty Details

Casualty #1 Vehicle #1

Casualty Class Driver or rider
Casualty Gender Male
Age Band Of Casualty 26 - 35
Casualty Severity Slight
Casualty Type Car occupant
Pedestrian Location Not a Pedestrian
Pedestrian Movement Not a Pedestrian

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