Serious crash on the A21 - 15 Jul 1982

Accident reference 198247TA20324

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Thursday 15 July 1982 at 12:20 a serious collision occurred near A21 involving 3 vehicles (van / goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under) and 1 casualty (1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 40 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: Private drive or entrance

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 198247TA20324
Police Reference 47TA20324
Date & Time
Thursday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Sussex

Road & Location Details

First Road A21
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 40 mph
Local Authority District 555

Junction Information

Junction Detail Private drive or entrance
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

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

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 71
Sex Male

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under
Manoeuvre Waiting to turn right

Driver Information

Age 36
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Passenger
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 68
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Car Passenger Front seat passenger

Data Source

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