Serious crash on the A2 - 4 Feb 1980

Accident reference 1980463200890

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Monday 4 February 1980 at 23:20 a serious collision occurred near A2, A282 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as raining + high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway
  • Junction: Slip road

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980463200890
Police Reference 463200890
Date & Time
Monday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road A2
Second Road A282
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 532

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Raining + high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 51
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 51
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

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.