Serious crash on the A2070 - 23 Feb 1980

Accident reference 1980467101030

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Saturday 23 February 1980 at 18:50 a serious collision occurred near A2070 involving 2 vehicles (pedal cycle) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1980467101030
Police Reference 467101030
Date & Time
Saturday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road A2070
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 530

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Pedal cycle
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 17
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Serious
Type Pedestrian
Age 17
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location On footway or verge
Pedestrian Movement Walking along in carriageway, back to traffic

Data Source

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