Car Accident #201197UD70405

South Ayrshire, Mon 16th May 2011 05:34

A78 Dual carriageway South Ayrshire

Police Force: Strathclyde

Severity: Serious

Easting: 233910, Northing: 633410

Longitude: -4.635498, Latitude: 55.566019

Accident Ref	201197UD70405
Police Force	Strathclyde
Accident Severity	Serious
Number of Vehicle	2
Number of Casualties	1
Date/Time	Mon 16th May 2011 05:34
Local Authority District	South Ayrshire
Local Authority Highway	South Ayrshire (S12000028)
Road	A 78 (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	Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions	Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions	Wet or damp
Special Conditions	None
Carriageway Hazards	None
Area Type	Rural
Police Attended?	Yes
LSOA of Accident Location

Vehicle Type	Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over
Make/Model	SCANIA
Engine Capacity (cc)	15607
Age of Vehicle (years)	4
Age Band of Driver	36 - 45
Driver Gender	Male
Journey Purpose	Journey as part of work
Towing/Articulation	Articulated vehicle
Vehicle Manoeuvre	Going ahead other
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	Heavy oil