Fatal crash on the A2 - 8 Nov 1981

Accident reference 1981466109551

Fatal Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 8 November 1981 at 17:15 a fatal collision occurred near A2 involving 1 vehicle and 1 casualty (1 fatal) 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: 70 mph
  • Road type: Dual carriageway

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1981466109551
Police Reference 466109551
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Fatal
Vehicles Involved 1
Casualties 1
Police Force Kent

Road & Location Details

First Road A2
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Dual carriageway
Speed Limit 70 mph
Local Authority District 531

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (1)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

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

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location On footway or verge
Pedestrian Movement Walking along in carriageway, facing 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.