Crash on the A249 - 20 Jul 1980

Accident reference 1980461105490

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 20 July 1980 at 13:55 a slight collision occurred near A249 involving 2 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as raining no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980461105490
Police Reference 461105490
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road A249
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 536

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Raining no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Sex Unknown

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Overtaking moving vehicle on its offside

Driver Information

Age 21
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant
Age 21
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.